Learning Support Assistant - Key Stage 1 & Early Years - Permanent
Windhill21, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404.00 Annually (Actual) H2 - £24,404 FTE
Learning Support Assistant - Key Stage 1 & Early Years - Permanent job summary
Purpose of the Role:
To deliver a tailored teaching programme that meets the individual learning and behavioural needs of a pupil with additional needs, providing personalised and effective support.
This role will involve working in both Key Stage 1 and Early Years as required.
Responsibilities:
- To assist Key Stage 1 and Early Years class teachers to deliver the curriculum to children who have special educational and behavioural needs within the classroom framework.
- To assist in the formulation and implementation of the support plan as directed by SENCO, in line with school policy. To work on individual programmes with the children under the direction and guidance of the class teacher and in accordance with the SENCO.
- To provide the teacher and SENCO with detailed feedback and assessment on the child’s progress to inform the next stage of planning.
- Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour, as required.
- Be involved in individual, group or class assessment and target setting activities, as required.
- To assist in supervising the child at break-times and meal-times, as required by their needs.
- To support the teacher in the implementation of the rules, expectations and policies of the school.
- To attend special needs review meetings, as required.
- To assist in the compilation of reports and records in accordance with school policy.
- To participate in school activities and attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
- To meet and liaise with external professionals and experts who may work with the child.
- To communicate with parents of the child and contribute to and effective home school relationship.
- Attend to the pupil’s personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.
- Break and lunchtimes duties which may include: - supervision of children in the dining room, classroom and in the playground - supervision of children eating their lunch - clearing and wiping of tables during and after lunch as necessary.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Windhill21 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Academy’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Windhill21
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Windhill21 website
Windhill21 is an academy where every child is valued; a school which ignites the spark of curiosity, creativity and individuality. It is through our inspirational teaching and a culture of possibility that the children at Windhill21 achieve their potential. We believe that a ‘growth mindset’ attitude is essential; a belief that hard work and effort leads to success, not just natural talent or ability. Our outstanding OFSTED report (October 2018) and exceptional academic standards are only part of the story. Through dynamic teaching methods and an inspirational ethos, our children will inherit a lifelong zest for learning; building high self-esteem and a strong determination to succeed. The children at Windhill21 are encouraged to explore, invent and create. By steering their natural curiosity, we inspire children to be confident, bold and resilient, needing challenge.
We live in a global society and it is imperative that young people have an understanding of how their actions and choices impact on the lives of others. Our children represent our diverse community and we value the children’s varied contributions. With this in mind, we are committed to developing an inquiry based international curriculum at Windhill21.
Alongside this, we recognise that ICT is progressing at an ever accelerating rate with the capability of exciting and enhancing our curriculum.
Come and see our impressive range of technology we offer and how it is used to enthuse, inspire and immerse the children in their learning.
The strong team of Windhill21 consists of outstanding staff and governors who work tirelessly together using their expertise, enthusiasm and experience to move our school forward. Our dynamic approach and dedication will ensure continuing rewards for Windhill21. Rigour and accountability will be maintained along with a will for everyone, pupils and staff alike, to continue to enjoy success.
If the idea of working at Windhill21 excites you and you feel you have the skills detailed in the person specification, we will be delighted to receive your application.
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