1:1 LSA

Barnes Farm Primary School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil while working with small groups. This role requires strong behaviour management skills and a commitment to pupil achievement. The contract is fixed term until 31st August 2026, for 10 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Applicants should have relevant experience and a good standard of education. Benefits include a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of a highly supportive school

Access to 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting required.
• Strong behaviour management skills needed.
• Able to support the child’s medical needs and intimate care.
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis and in small groups.
• Work in partnership with class teachers and SENCO.
• Contribute to raising standards for the pupils.

Skills

Experience of supporting children in a school setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Able to support medical needs

Knowledge of successful strategies

Demonstrate patience and calmness

Excellent organisation skills

Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE

Good knowledge of ICT

Education

Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term, until 31st August 2026, 39 weeks per year

Hours: 10 hours per week

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (actual salary £5,928 - £6,022)

Closing Date: 29th September 2025 at 12pm Midday

Role Details

We are seeking a skilled Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis but also working with small groups of pupils in the classroom setting. The post is for 5 days a week (10 hours) Monday to Friday: 1.15pm – 3.15pm. This fixed term contract ends on 31st August 2026. We are a good school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. You will work in partnership with class teachers and the SENCO, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Able to support the child’s medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
• Ability to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills
• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of ICT
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• The ability to use their own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

We can offer you

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact & How to Apply

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail].

Important Notices

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

About The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs, and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. The school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.