Learning Support Assistant - Manor Farm Infant School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Farm Infant School in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named child with Special Educational Needs. You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to help the child access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The role requires GCSE, good literacy and numeracy, and a calm, patient, nurturing approach. Experience with primary-aged children and SEND is desirable; safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understanding of inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible and reflective attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named child with SEND.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to help the child access the curriculum and participate in school life.
• Support the child's educational, emotional, social and physical development while promoting independence, confidence and inclusion.
• Help the child become as independent as possible and reduce reliance on adult support.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

GCSE 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Manor Farm Infant School is a popular school located in very attractive surroundings.

From September 2026 we are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our fun loving and committed team which will include supporting a pupil with additional learning needs 1:1.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Range 2

Contract type: Fixed Term until July 2027.

Interviews to be held: Monday 7th September 2026

About us

At Manor Farm Community Infant School we will endeavour to provide a safe and stimulating environment where academic, social, physical and aesthetic values allow all pupils to develop, grow in confidence and fulfil their potential. As a school we focus on every child as an individual and aim to bring out the best in each pupil. We have a very skilled and dedicated staff team who believe that 'happy children make successful learners' and therefore try to ensure that lessons are taught in fun and engaging ways.

The Learning Support Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a named child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the curriculum, participate fully in school life and make the best possible progress.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, the post holder will support the child's educational, emotional, social, communication and physical development while promoting independence, confidence and inclusion.

The role is centred around supporting the child to become as independent as possible rather than creating reliance n adult support.

About you

The successful applicant will have a flexible and enthusiastic attitude and form part of our friendly, supportive team.

You will possess good literacy and numeracy skills as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality.

You ideally will have experience of working with young children in a school setting.

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalent).
• Experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Understanding of inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible and reflective attitude.

Other information

Safeguarding statement: At Manor Farm Community Infant School we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard all our students and staff.

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.