Learning Support Assistant (one-to-one) from September 2026 - 1 Year Fixed Term

Bwsgirls; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 285,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullers Wood School for Girls in Bromley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a named student, helping them access learning, develop independence and reach their full potential.

You will work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent support throughout the student’s time at the school. The post is full-time, term-time only, 37 weeks per year, 8.30am–3.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in ensuring specific students/groups of students are able to access the planned curriculum.
• Participate in the planning process concerned with delivery of areas of the curriculum.
• Assist in the carrying out of a modified curriculum and/or preparation of adapted material.
• Assist students with their language, literacy, numeracy motor skills or behavioural programme as appropriate.
• Provide consistent one-to-one support for the named student throughout the school day, including during unstructured times such as break and lunchtime, promoting independence, safety, social interaction, and positive engagement.
• When appropriate encourage students to work independently and facilitate them remaining on task and focussed.
• Where appropriate, write work on behalf of a student.
• Provide general care and welfare and assist in maintaining a safe environment.
• Evaluate students' learning and verbally feedback to the class teacher.
• Support and follow the school sanction and praise policy.
• When requested, assist with the compilation of reports for use at assessment meetings with other professionals.
• Take part in meetings and discussions on specified students as required.
• Attend appropriate INSET on days when timetabled to be in school.
• Attend external training as appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties or training as required by the Headteacher, Head of Department and Assistant Headteacher (or their representatives) commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Job description

Position Summary: Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a caring, patient and committed individual to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a named student. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant and positive difference to a young person's educational experience, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure the student receives consistent and effective support throughout their time at school.

This post is linked to the continued attendance of the named student at Bullers Wood School for Girls and will remain in place for as long as the student remains on roll at the school and funding is available.

Job Description

Full time hours in the range of 5 days a week 8.30am - 3.00pm, 30 hours a week. (There will be an unpaid lunch break of 30 minutes per day). Term time only, 37 weeks per year.

Salary

BR4 (full time range £25,522 - £25,703) Actual salary £17375.96

pro rata per annum dependent upon skills and experience.

The annualised salary is paid in 12 monthly instalments.

To work with and support members of the teaching staff in ensuring that named students with Special Educational Needs and groups of students who require additional support receive the highest possible standards of care and education, ensuring that they are safe, secure and successful.

Duties

• Support the teacher in ensuring specific students/groups of students are able to access the planned curriculum.

• Participate in the planning process concerned with delivery of areas of the curriculum.

• Assist in the carrying out of a modified curriculum and/or preparation of adapted material.

• Assist students with their language, literacy, numeracy motor skills or behavioural programme as appropriate.

• Provide consistent one-to-one support for the named student throughout the school day, including during unstructured times such as break and lunchtime, promoting independence, safety, social interaction, and positive engagement.

• When appropriate encourage students to work independently and facilitate them remaining on task and focussed.

• Where appropriate, write work on behalf of a student.

• Provide general care and welfare and assist in maintaining a safe environment.

• Evaluate students' learning and verbally feedback to the class teacher.

• Support and follow the school sanction and praise policy.

• When requested, assist with the compilation of reports for use at assessment meetings with other professionals.

• Take part in meetings and discussions on specified students as required.

• Attend appropriate INSET on days when timetabled to be in school.

• Attend external training as appropriate.

• Undertake any other duties or training as required by the Headteacher, Head of Department and Assistant Headteacher (or their representatives) commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.