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1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant 18 hours, with the potential of 30 hours
8.45am - 12.15pm, 12.45-3.15pm
Start date: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with the ability and enthusiasm to work with a pupil in Year 4. The successful candidate will be required to work co-operatively within a close-knit team to support the class teacher with a child with an ASD diagnosis. The successful candidate will support the child on a one-to-one and small group basis. This support will include developing the child's communication and interaction skills, increasing their independence and resilience, as well as supporting their social and emotional needs. The appointed candidate will possess effective verbal and written communication skills; they will have a positive nature, demonstrating both patience, flexibility and resilience. They also need to be self-motivated and able to use their own initiative whilst being able to work as part of a team. Previous experience of working with pupils with SEND in a school setting is highly desirable, and experience with ASD is essential.
You will be expected to:
● Establish a good relationship with the child; identify and respond to individual needs using agreed systems and strategies
● Keep the child safe in a range of environments, including the playground and lunch hall
● Deliver specialist support programmes and maintain appropriate records as required (with training and support)
● Be proactive in finding learning approaches that work and have the flexibility to change what does not work, feeding back to the class teacher as required
● Liaise with parent/carers and external professionals
● Contribute to reviews and meetings
Visits are warmly encouraged.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. These appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Little Hallingbury C of E Primary School is a village school situated on the Hertfordshire & Essex border. Life and learning at Little Hallingbury has a strong Christian ethos, reflected in our Collective Worship, demonstrated in our shared values and lived out day-to-day in a caring, inclusive way. We have a strong link with our local church which is very supportive of our work.
At Little Hallingbury children are at the heart of everything we do. We want all our children to enjoy school, develop their knowledge, skills, talents and potential within a caring, nurturing environment. We want to learn together, grow together and celebrate each other’s achievements. In short, we seek to be a community where everyone’s uniqueness is valued and recognised.
From September 2025 the school became a Federation with St Mary's, Hatfield Broad Oak and White Notley Schools. The federation brings strength to two thriving village schools and communities. Both schools have retained their individuality and vision; and we all benefit from shared opportunities, expertise and collaboration.