One-to-One Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

About the role

The successful candidate will provide individualised support to a student within the classroom and wider school environment. Working closely with the class teacher and Learning Support Team, you will help the student to access learning, participate fully in school life, and develop increasing confidence and independence, enabling them to thrive in an inclusive school. We believe effective one-to-one support should enable independence rather than create dependence on an adult.

Important Information About the Role

Please note that this is not a school-employed position. The school is supporting the parent in identifying a suitable person to provide one-to-one support for their child. The successful candidate will be engaged and paid directly by the parent, with the working arrangements and terms agreed between the candidate and the parent. 

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to enable the student to access the curriculum and participate alongside their peers
• Work alongside the class teacher during whole-class, group and independent learning
• Implement agreed strategies, reasonable adjustments, and approaches identified in the student's individual education plan
• Use appropriate scaffolding, including modelling, prompting, questioning, visual support, and breaking tasks into manageable steps
• Promote independence by encouraging the student to attempt tasks and use strategies independently before providing support
• Gradually adapt and reduce adult support as the student's skills and confidence develop
• Support positive peer interactions, group work, and transitions where appropriate
• Observe and record relevant information about learning, engagement and progress, sharing this with the class teacher and Learning Support Team
• Prepare or adapt resources in collaboration with the teacher

About you

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience working with students with SEND and/or additional learning needs
• Experience supporting students to access learning in an educational setting
• An understanding of inclusive practice and promoting independence
• Ability to use effective scaffolding and support strategies
• Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals
• A calm, patient, flexible, and solution-focused approach
• A commitment to high expectations for all students
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and student wellbeing

Desirable Experience

• Experience providing one-to-one learning support.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience in an international or multicultural school.
• Experience working with IEPs or individual support plans.
• Relevant qualifications or professional development in SEND or learning support.