KS2 1:1 Support Assistant - Roundwood Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council — Schools; Gawcott; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated KS2 1:1 Support Assistant to provide tailored support for a pupil, promoting academic progress and emotional well‑being. The role involves collaborating with the class teacher and staff to create a calm, inclusive learning space that caters to the pupil’s individual needs and sensory requirements.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting children with additional needs, and will contribute to safeguarding and promoting pupil

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs.
• Understanding of strategies to support attention, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable with ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to provide a consistent, structured approach while responding to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil, helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to create a calm, structured, nurturing environment.
• Use a patient, flexible approach with understanding of emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Support planning, preparation and delivery of accessible learning activities as directed by the class teacher.

Job description

KS2 1:1 Support Assistant - Roundwood Primary School

Location: Buckingham

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2 11 - 15 dependent upon experience

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: Monday 14th December - We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

About us

Roundwood Primary School is a warm, nurturing school set across two sites in neighbouring villages in Buckinghamshire. As a small, close-knit community, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our dedicated staff work closely together to inspire curiosity, resilience and kindness, ensuring that all pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to reach their full potential.

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, while promoting independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to create a calm, structured, nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports the pupil's individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Use a patient, flexible and consistent approach, with an understanding of emotional regulation, positive behaviour support and strategies to help the pupil manage transitions, maintain focus and engage successfully in learning.
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of accessible learning activities as directed by the class teacher.

For more information please see attached job desription

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with additional learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs, ideally within a KS2 setting.
• Has an understanding of strategies to support attention, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and successful engagement in learning.
• Is patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Can provide a consistent, structured approach while responding sensitively to a child's individual needs.
• Works well as part of a small, supportive team and communicates effectively with teachers, staff and parents.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting a child's wellbeing and independence.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive staff team in a small village school.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's confidence, independence and learning journey.
• Ongoing support and training opportunities to develop your skills in supporting children with additional needs.

For more information please see attached person specification

Other information

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to our school and see our nurturing environment in action. To book a site tour or for further information, please contact the school office on 01280 813066 and ask for Caroline Tattersfield.

Roundwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.