SEND Learning Assistant - Ash Hill Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; Tylers Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Hill Primary School in High Wycombe is seeking a caring Learning Assistant to support pupils with SEND across Key Stage 1 and 2. This fixed-term, term-time-only role offers a salary in Bucks 1B point 6–10 (£24,836–£25,823 FTE) and involves working under guidance of teachers to enable access to learning.

You will help create a positive, inclusive environment, lead break and lunch times, and contribute to the school's ethos and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND across primary key stages.
• Ability to work under guidance to enable access to learning.
• Commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work under teaching/senior staff to implement learning programmes.
• Lead and participate in break and lunch times with pupils.
• Contribute to the school ethos and pupil development.

Skills

SEND support

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

SEND Learning Assistant - Ash Hill Primary School

Location: High Wycombe

We are looking for a caring, committed and proactive Learning Assistant to join our team, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Key stage 1 and 2.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra care, understanding and encouragement to thrive.

Term time only

• Salary Details: Bucks 1B point 6-10 £24,836 - £25,823 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing date: 07/09/2026
• Interviews to be held: 08/09/2026

About us

Ash Hill Primary School is in the Micklefield area of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The youngest children at our school are 3 years old (Nursery class), and the oldest are eleven (Year 6). There are approximately 210 children at Ash Hill altogether.

The Nursery is housed in the on-site Children's Centre. The centre provides a range of services and activities for families in the area. Ash Hill is a happy school, and everyone works together to ensure that the children are safe and well looked after, and that they all receive an education which enables them to meet their full potential.

What makes our school special:

• A strong moral purpose: We are proud to be the first school in Buckinghamshire to achieve the Bronze Attachment Aware and Trauma Informed Award, reflecting our deep commitment to inclusion and emotional wellbeing.
• A nurturing, ambitious environment: You'll be part of a team that sees potential, not problems — helping children develop confidence, resilience and joy in learning.
• A supportive team culture: We work closely together, valuing everyone's role in helping our pupils succeed. You'll never be on your own — collaboration and kindness underpin everything we do.
• Professional development that values you: We invest in our staff through bespoke coaching and high-quality CPD, recognising the vital role learning assistants play in pupils' success.
• A workload-conscious, forward-thinking school: We use streamlined systems, high-quality curriculum resources and research-based practice to help staff focus on what really matters — relationships and impact.

The SEND Learning Assistant’s main role is to provide support for pupils and named pupils across the school. In doing so a Learning Assistant will;

• Work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to implement agreed learning programmes or enable access to learning with individuals, groups, in or out of the classroom.
• To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times and lunch times for pupils, including organising and participating in physical games and activities.
• To contribute to the aspirational whole school ethos, environment and organisation both practically and as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues.

About you

If you're someone who thrives on challenge, believes in the power of education to change lives, and wants to be part of a fast-paced, innovative and compassionate school community, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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).

Ash Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils under its care. An Enhanced DBS check will be required prior to starting employment.