One to One Learning Support Assistant

Before and After School Club One to One Learning Support Assistant

Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in our Before and After School Club provision, on a 1:1 basis with a child that has Down Syndrome.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, warm and caring individual who is able to develop a supportive relationship with the child. They should be fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding and willing to learn about the specific needs of the child you are working with as well as assisting with implementing strategies set out in the child’s risk assessment.

You will hold qualifications in numeracy/literacy skills or equivalent knowledge and experience, Team Teach training and a Relevant Childcare/SEND qualification e.g. L2/3 Childcare, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• A school that values your training and personal development
• Term-time working plus regular training

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th December at 12 noon

Hours: 14.2/week worked Tuesday-Friday - 7.30am – 8.50am and 3.15pm to 5.50pm

Salary Scale: B1 £25,185-£25989

Actual Salary: £8,098.22 - £8,358.85 p.a. pro rata

Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2026 due to funding