1:1 Learning Support Assistant – All Saints CE Primary School

About Us

All Saints CE Primary School is a one form entry school in Horsham.

Our vision is to nurture all children, who are valued as individuals, and equip them to be independent, resilient learners, allowing each and every child to thrive and flourish, reaching their fullest potential.

At All Saints, we embrace our diverse community and encourage everyone to be kind, curious and question the world around them. We give our children the fundamental skills they need to prepare for their lifelong journey of learning.

Our community at All Saints is grounded in our core Christian values of respect, compassion, creativity and hope. We seek to inspire in all, a love of learning and a sense of belonging while being guided by our mission statement of “Seeking God in all we do.”

Job Details

1:1 Learning Support AssistantStart date: 1st September 20265 days a week: 31.25 hoursGrade 4: £25,583 pro rataContract Type: TemporaryDeadline: Monday 15th June 2026Interviews: Thursday 25th June 2026

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our nurturing and welcoming school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with an individual pupil with special educational needs, supporting their learning, independence, social development and emotional wellbeing. This rewarding role involves working alongside teachers and other professionals to help the child thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

What we are looking for

• Has experience of working with children with additional needs, particularly speech and language difficulties
• Is patient, nurturing and positive
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff and families
• Is committed to inclusion and helping every child reach their full potential
• Works well as part of a team

In return, we offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to a child’s life

Main purpose

• To provide learning and care support for an individual pupil with special educational needs (SEN) to help them to work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP)
• To work with the pupil’s teacher(s) to plan and deliver activities
• To support the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management

What You Need to Succeed

Supporting the pupil

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual EHCPs
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
• Supporting the child to develop independence and do as much as they can on their own
• Support access to appropriate sensory activities and spaces to support the child

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher(s) and increase the pupil’s achievement
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources so that they are adapted for classroom use with the child
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning through pupil observation
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
• Previous experience of working with children with speech and language difficulties
• Knowledge and skills in the area of speech and language

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any areas of concern
• Understand their roles, to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and identifying relevant professional development opportunities to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills and qualifications needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note: The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or line manager.

Further Information

All Saints CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

All Saints C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks. A satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful applicant.

All Saints CE Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace. All candidates welcome from suitably-qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

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