Job Description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Barking and Dagenham

Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, £450 per week

We are seeking a dedicated and highly capable 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a strong and supportive mainstream school with a clear commitment to inclusion and pupil success.

This role requires an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who can provide consistent, high-quality support to a pupil who needs a positive and resilient role model. The successful 1:1 Learning Support Assistant will be confident, proactive, and committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

The school has high ambition for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interests of pupils and their families.

Pupils’ needs are accurately identified, and staff are well trained to provide personalised support. As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping the pupil access the curriculum, develop independence, and build confidence within a mainstream setting. The school works closely with families and external agencies, ensuring a collaborative and well-supported approach.

The ideal 1:1 Learning Support Assistant will:

• Be Team Teach trained
• Have strong knowledge of ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) strategies
• Understand how a mainstream school environment operates
• Be calm, patient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships
• Act as a strong role model for the pupil

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support the pupil both academically and socially, helping them to engage positively with their learning and the wider school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and can bring consistency, structure, and care to the role.

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