1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Foundation Stage
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 76e8f564-242b-4a13-93c3-3a34e17c4e81 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school, is looking for a skilled 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in the mornings in Reception with a pupil with ASD. We require a person who is:
• patient
• forward thinking
• resilient
• working knowledge of Autism
• have strategies for de-escalation and prevention
• willing to support pupils with intimate care plans
• have a knowledge of how to support a pupil’s emotional needs as well as their academic development
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative and responsibility to support pupils’ learning
• are able to take on others ideas
• have a knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. Candidates need to also recognise the small steps that a child needs to take and how this is recorded as part of their Individual Learning Plan. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands-on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop in to active and interested learners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school, is looking for a skilled 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work in the mornings in Reception with a pupil with ASD. We require a person who is:
• patient
• forward thinking
• resilient
• working knowledge of Autism
• have strategies for de-escalation and prevention
• willing to support pupils with intimate care plans
• have a knowledge of how to support a pupil’s emotional needs as well as their academic development
• are able to demonstrate a good use of initiative and responsibility to support pupils’ learning
• are able to take on others ideas
• have a knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
Our curriculum is set up to explore learning through a hands-on approach that requires skilled professionals to have the ability to promote what is being seen as well as knowing the curriculum well enough to make connections with other areas of the curriculum at the same time; i.e. development of grammar through an investigation or the use of speech. Candidates need to also recognise the small steps that a child needs to take and how this is recorded as part of their Individual Learning Plan. This skilled role will enable a child to unlock their learning and become confident learners – a privileged position indeed.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud of our school and all that happens within it. We wish our pupils to achieve greatly and experience learning hands-on and in real contexts. The staff and pupils are dedicated to getting the best out of every experience and through our nurturing and respectful ethos, pupils grow and develop in to active and interested learners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any post is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.