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1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Bishops Stortford | ASAP Start
Full-time | Term-time only | Split Role (Class TA + 1:1 Support) | Year 3 | ASAP Start
A welcoming primary school in Bishops Stortford is seeking a resilient, adaptable and relationship-focused Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a split role across the school day. Half the day will be spent as a general Teaching Assistant in Year 3, supporting the class teacher and pupils with their learning. The second half will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism who presents challenging behaviour.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record of supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and be confident remaining calm and consistent in complex or unpredictable situations. Experience using de-escalation, clear boundaries and positive behaviour strategies would be highly beneficial.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the Year 3 class as a general TA for half the school day
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism
- Implement behaviour, communication and regulation strategies
- Build a trusting relationship based on consistency and clear expectations
- Support emotional regulation, transitions and engagement with learning
- Monitor behaviour and progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teaching team
- Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals
The successful candidate will:
- Have proven experience supporting challenging behaviour essential
- Have previous experience working with children or young people
- Be patient, resilient and emotionally confident
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Be adaptable and able to work effectively in both classroom and 1:1 settings
- Have a genuine interest in SEND and autism support
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If you are looking to develop your career in SEND, behaviour support or education, get in touch with Ribbons & Reeves today.
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