1:1 Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Holmer Green First School and Pre-School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UG

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  23 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.77 Hourly

1:1 Special Needs Learning Support Assistant job summary

This rewarding role involves working closely on a 1:1 basis with a child with special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them fully access the curriculum and thrive within the classroom. You will play a key part in adapting learning activities, breaking down tasks, and creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where the child feels confident, engaged, and ready to learn.

With the support of the class teacher, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and recording the child’s progress, making regular assessments to support their development and inform next steps. The role also includes delivering targeted interventions, including those recommended by external professionals, and consistently following individual support plans to ensure the child’s needs are met effectively.

A vital part of this position is building strong relationships with parents and carers, as well as working collaboratively with external professionals such as therapists and specialists. Through clear communication and teamwork, you will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach both in school and beyond.

Above all, you will help create a safe, happy, and settled environment where the child feels secure and valued, enabling them to participate fully in school life and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a caring, patient, and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting young children to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will be calm, flexible, and able to build strong, trusting relationships, responding sensitively to the needs of a child with special educational needs.

You should be a confident communicator, able to work closely with staff, parents, and external professionals, and committed to following support plans and guidance. A proactive and positive attitude, along with a genuine desire to make a difference every day, is essential. It would be useful if the applicant has previous experience of working with or supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

This is a full time, term-time position, Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 3.15pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. September 2026 start, or sooner if possible.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school either by phone 01494 712050 or by email.

Everyone has a role to play in helping to protect children. All children have a right to be safe and should be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect. Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.
We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

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.

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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 Holmer Green First School and Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holmer Green First School and Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmer-green-first-school-and-pre-school

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