1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5BX8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
15 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 12:30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £25,185 and £28,142
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bures CEVC Primary Schoolis looking for aSEN 1 to 1 Learning Support Assistantto work with a KS2 child at our fabulous school.
We are seeking someone who:
can consistently engage pupils in quality learning
enjoys working with individuals with all sorts of strengths and needs
has, ideally, some experience of working with neurodiverse SEND children
has an ability to liaise closely with the SENCo and class teacher
has a good sense of humour and enjoys working within a team.
What the school offers its staff
We are offering the opportunity for you to:
enjoy the experience of learning alongside our happy, well-behaved children who are eager to shine
work within an incredibly friendly, caring and supportive team
benefit from the support of our strong Christian community.
Further information about the job
Job Purpose
To work in partnership with the class teacher to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.
PrincipalAccountabilities:
Work with children with SEN under the direction of teaching staff.
Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting the activities according to pupils’ individual learning plans and responses as appropriate.
Duties:
Establish a positive relationship with pupils and garner respect.
Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher and SENCo, adjusting the activities according to the pupils’ individual learning plans and responses, as appropriate.
Support with activities which support English and Maths skills.
Support the use of computing in the classroom and develop the pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Promote positive pupil behaviour, set high standards and support the pupil in maintaining these, in line with school policies.
Assist with the pupils’ medical and health needs.
Promote inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources.
Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on the pupil’s progress and behaviour.
Monitor and record the pupils’ activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
Support learning and be proactive in arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
Attend to the pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
Assist with the development and implementation of the pupils’ individual learning plans and targets, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews.
Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
Assist with display and presentation of pupils’ work.
Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods, such as playtimes, and facilitate games and activities.
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
General
Understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare.
Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development.
Attend relevant school meetings as required.
Respect confidentiality at all times.
Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 161 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jplumstead@bures.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01787227446
Bures Primary School is a lovely village school on the border between Essex and Suffolk. We are a one form entry primary school with approximately 200 children on roll. The children are delightful, parents supportive and the team fabulous!
Our vision has been designed to be creative and ambitious to reflect our belief that we develop enthusiastic learners and celebrate their achievements, so they achieve incredible things.
We ‘dare to dream big and embrace the adventure within’.
Arranging a visit to Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jplumstead@bures.suffolk.sch.uk.
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