Buckinghamshire Council
Senior Learning Support Assistant - Buckinghamshire Primary PRU
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Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive Senior Learning Support Assistants to join our team based at Pathways, Primary PRU, Aylesbury, starting in the Autumn Term 2026.
The successful candidate may also be required to work at the PRU sites in Amersham and Wycombe.
Are you an experienced LSA, HLTA, or cover supervisor looking for new challenges and opportunities?
- Have you worked with children with complex SEND needs?
- Have you managed challenging behaviour in a primary school or special school setting?
- Alternatively, you may have experience supporting children with complex needs in a different role and wish to extend your skills in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) setting?
A visit to one of our sites is highly recommended. Come discuss this opportunity with our team.
- Term time only: Yes
- Salary type: Bucks Pay
- Salary Details: Range £23,291, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
- Contract type: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time (or flexible full/part-time, at least three days per week, including Wednesday)
- Closing date: 13/07/2026
- Interviews: 17 July 2026, at Pathways Primary PRU
About Us
We are the Buckinghamshire Primary PRU. Our mission is to support children struggling in mainstream environments. Our experienced team is committed to:
- Providing life-changing opportunities for vulnerable children.
- Maintaining a strong reputation and collaborative partnerships with mainstream schools.
- Working together to help children overcome barriers and foster a lifelong love of learning.
Further details, including an Outstanding Ofsted report, are available on our website.
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About the Role
This permanent, term-time-only role at Pathways Primary PRU, Aylesbury, offers:
- Flexible hours: Full-time or minimum three days per week (including Wednesday), with availability between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
- Career progression: Opportunities to work with pupils in mainstream outreach programmes upon training.
- Challenging and rewarding environment: PRUs thrive on variety, presenting new opportunities every day to impact children’s lives positively.
- Training and support: A welcoming, experienced team will assist your development in behaviour management, trauma-informed approaches, and SEND-specific interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partnering with teaching staff to deliver interventions for individuals and small groups (typically 6–8 pupils).
- Covering supervisory duties for classroom teachers when absent.
- Leading classes in the teacher’s absence.
- Contributing to outreach programmes, forging effective relationships with mainstream colleagues.
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues to share best practice.
About You – Requirements and Skills
We’re seeking motivated, skilled professionals with the following qualifications:
Essential Experience & Knowledge
- Experience (ideally in a primary school, special education setting, or related roles such as outreach coordination/tutoring) supporting children with:
- SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) or complex needs.
- Trauma-informed practice knowledge and ability to recognise ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
- Ability to build trust and create nurturing environments for at-risk children.
- Strong commitment to adult-led learning models for emotionally distressed pupils.
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Attitudinal and Competency-based Fit
Live to our core values: innovation, resilience, and a passion for equity in education.
- Highly organized and accountable for small-group or 1:1 support.
- Confidence in:
- Classroom leadership in teacher’s absence.
- Collaborating with mainstream staff to design personalised support plans.
Person Specification
Full details available on request. Your application should highlight: ✔ Why you want to make a difference here. ✔ Specific skills or creative approaches you bring. ✔ Ability to adapt to high-needs settings.
Additional Information
- Site Visits: Welcomed! Arrange via the school office: 01296 387300 or [email](mailto:[email protected]).
- Ask Questions: Enquire about the role or cultural values.
- DBS Requirements:
- Standard enhanced DBS checks conducted.
- Application restricted to Buckshire Council forms.
- Safeguarding Commitment: All staff adhere to rigorous safeguarding protocols; heightened due diligence applies.
Note: This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates must declare: 🔹 Unspent convictions + conditional cautions. 🔹 Spent convictions/cautions (if not filtered) refer to Nacro guidance/MoJ ‘Exceptions Order’.
Application Process
Please submit completed Buckshire Council application forms via [email](mailto:[email protected]).
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