1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Nursery)

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1PG

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after interview

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,525.00 - £26,312.00 Annually (FTE) This role is for 15 hours per week and will be paid pro rata (H2)

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Nursery) job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (15 hours per week) to join our team and to support a pupil in the school nursery who has additional needs, specifically hearing loss and communication needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support the pupil to access the early years curriculum and thrive in the classroom.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide 1:1 support to help the pupil access learning, play, and daily nursery routines

• Support the pupil’s communication and language development using appropriate strategies and visual supports

• Work with teachers and specialists to follow support plans and agreed targets

• Promote the pupil’s social interaction, inclusion, and wellbeing within the nursery setting

• Support the use of hearing equipment and help create a communication-friendly environment

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, and committed to ensuring every child can reach their full potential. A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice is essential, along with a willingness to engage in professional development and uphold the school’s mission and values.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and want to be part of a welcoming, forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Holy Family Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Holy Family Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-holy-family-catholic-primary-school-welwyn-garden-city

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