Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Communication and SEN)

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6JP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,522.00 - £31,230.00 Annually (FTE)

Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Communication and SEN) job summary

Main Purpose

To provide specialist, high-quality support for a pupil with complex special educational needs, including hearing impairment, communication difficulties, and medical needs. The Learning Support Assistant will work under the direction of the SENDCo and class teacher to enable the pupil to access all aspects of school life safely, communicate effectively, develop independence and achieve their individual EHCP outcomes.

The postholder will provide learning, communication and personal care support whilst promoting independence, wellbeing, inclusion and participation across the curriculum, social times and wider school activities. The role includes implementing communication strategies, supporting safe eating and drinking programmes, and working closely with parents and specialist professionals.

Teaching, Learning and Communication Support

The postholder will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to enable the pupil to access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Use Sign Supported English (SSE), visual supports, objects of reference and other agreed communication methods to support understanding and expression.
• Model and promote effective communication strategies throughout the school day.
• Support the delivery of speech and language programmes as directed by Speech and Language Therapists and specialist teachers.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual communication, sensory and developmental needs.
• Support the pupil during structured lessons, playtimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Promote social interaction, play skills, friendships and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records of progress towards EHCP outcomes.

Medical, Feeding and Personal Care Support

The postholder will:

• Follow individual healthcare plans and risk assessments at all times.
• Support safe eating and drinking in accordance with dysphagia guidance, feeding plans and recommendations provided by Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Monitor closely for any signs of aspiration, choking or distress and follow agreed emergency procedures.
• Support personal care, dressing, toileting and hygiene needs whilst preserving dignity and promoting independence.
• Undertake all relevant medical, feeding and moving and handling training as required.
• Record and report any concerns relating to health, wellbeing or safety immediately.

Hearing Impairment Support

The postholder will:

• Support the effective use of hearing equipment and communication technology as directed by specialist professionals.
• Ensure communication environments are as accessible as possible.
• Work alongside the Qualified Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impairment Team to implement recommendations and monitor impact.
• Promote deaf awareness and communication-friendly practice across the school environment.

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 Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-kingshill-church-of-england-combined-school

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