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Learning Support Assistant 1:1 - Join a nurturing environment where every moment matters
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant 1:1
Location: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £22,170 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed Term (until August 2027) | Term-Time Only
Akeley Wood Junior School is a warm, vibrant and caring community set within stunning rural surroundings near Buckingham. Our Nursery provides a joyful, stimulating and secure space where children aged 12 months to 4 years can explore, play and learn with confidence.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant 1:1 to join our Early Years team. We are also open to applications from apprentices, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin—or further develop—a rewarding career in early childhood education.
Role Purpose
To support students with additional needs, as directed by the Inclusion Lead and Class Teachers, to enhance progress and raise achievement in any curriculum area both inside and outside the classroom. To work closely with the school Inclusion Lead, Class Teachers and on your own initiative, to prepare and deliver appropriate provision within your teaching team to provide consistent and effective support to improve academic outcomes. To make a valid contribution to the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development.
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Key Responsibilities
- To understand and support the specific needs of the student
- Carry out specific needs as outlined in EHCP/Support Plan
- To aid students to learn as effectively as possible
- To carry out specific duties as directed by the SENCo, Inclusion Lead and Class Teacher
- To promote good behaviour, as per the school policy
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Ability to work and communicate with young children
- To be diplomatic and tactful
- Ability to communicate with teachers and parents
- Able to deliver pre‐planned programmes of work to children
- Ability to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts
- Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written form to a range of audiences
- Experience of working in an educational environment
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
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Why Join Akeley Wood Junior School?
You'll join a dedicated, friendly and supportive Early Years team who share a deep commitment to nurturing young children and helping them grow into confident, curious learners.
You Will Enjoy
- A caring, highly supportive working environment
- A beautiful, nature‑rich setting to enhance learning
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A team culture built on collaboration, creativity and kindness
- Travel Allowance - £1,000.00 per annum payable after probation
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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