Learning Support Assistant

Herne Hill School; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Herne Hill School is seeking a loving, caring Learning Support Assistant to join our uniquely friendly and supportive environment. The role is to support, on a one-to-one basis, a reception child with an EHCP through to the end of this academic year as maternity cover, including using AAC and Makaton and coordinating with external practitioners such as speech and language therapists and physio.

You will help break down tasks into small steps, model how to use communication supports, and

Formación

• Support a reception child with an EHCP on a one-to-one basis.
• Good communication and patience in a school setting.
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt to classroom routines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-to-one support to a reception child with an EHCP.
• Model and support use of AAC and Makaton to aid communication.
• Collaborate with external practitioners (e.g., speech and language therapists, physio).

Descripción del empleo

We have a unique opportunity for a loving, caring, enthusiastic and happy Learning Support Assistant to join our amazing team in our uniquely friendly and supportive environment.

The position is to support, on a one-on-one basis, a lovely reception child with an EHCP through to the end of this academic year as maternity cover. Targets include supporting the child to manage their expectations and transitions throughout the day, breaking down tasks into small manageable steps using visual references, modelling how to use an Augmentative and Alternative Communication device to communicate and encouraging them to do the same, as well as using Makaton. There is also a requirement to run interventions one-to-one and support them with external practitioners, such as speech and language, and physio.

The application submission deadline is end of Monday 9 November 2026.