Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive Senior Learning Support Assistants to join our team based at Pathways, Primary PRU, Aylesbury. The role starts with the Autumn Term 2026 and may also require working at our Amersham and Wycombe sites.
Contract and Salary
Term time only: YesSalary type: Bucks PaySalary Details: Range 3 point 16 Full Time Equivalent £23,291 approximatelyContract type: PermanentHours: Full‑timeClosing date: 13/07/2026
About the Role
The role is based at Pathways Primary PRU in Aylesbury. It offers opportunities to develop excellent behaviour management skills and, once fully trained, to work with pupils in mainstream schools via our outreach service. The position is permanent, term‑time only, and may be full or part‑time (at least three days a week, including Wednesday) with working hours between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Responsibilities
- Lead small classes in the absence of the teacher.
- Deliver and support inclusive learning experiences and interventions to individuals and small groups (typically six to eight pupils).
- Provide cover for teaching colleagues and lead classes when teachers have other responsibilities.
- Support pupils with complex SEND needs, including SEMH and challenging behaviour.
- Lead outreach programmes for named pupils and build effective working relationships with mainstream colleagues.
- Mentor and support colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to the team.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning. They will be skilled at building positive, trusting relationships and creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment where every child feels valued. Ideal experience includes working with children with SEMH needs in a primary or special school setting, or roles such as outreach worker or tutor that provide transferable skills. Innovative, highly motivated, organised and able to take responsibility for small groups or 1:1 work alongside class teachers and other LSAs is essential.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting children with complex SEND and SEMH needs.
- Proactive, organised and capable of leading small classes.
- Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice.
- Good communication skills and ability to build rapport with pupils, mainstream teachers and colleagues.
Legal and EEO
The PRU operates safe recruitment practices. All applications must be on Bucks Council application forms. The Buckinghamshire Primary PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and an enhanced DBS check and an online profile search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.
Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: applicants are required to declare all unspent and spent convictions and adult cautions as defined by law. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure form prior to interview.
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