1:1 SEND Support Assistant — Nurturing Learning Champion

Castle Education; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Referral bonus scheme

CPD and safeguarding updates

Local career opportunities

Job summary

Castle Education is partnering with a friendly primary school in Kirkbymoorside to appoint an Additional Needs Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis. The role focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil, adapting activities to individual needs and promoting confidence in a positive learning setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff, recording observations and contributing to progress updates, while helping implement behaviour support strategies when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• A caring, patient and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to pupil development.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs.
• Assist with learning activities tailored to individual abilities.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Help implement behaviour support strategies where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Record observations and contribute to progress updates.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

Patience

Teamwork

Relationship building

Proactive attitude

Job description

Castle Education is partnering with a friendly primary school in Kirkbymoorside to appoint an Additional Needs Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis. The role focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil, adapting activities to individual needs and promoting confidence in a positive learning setting.

You will work closely with teaching staff, recording observations and contributing to progress updates, while helping implement behaviour support strategies when needed.