Aldwickbury School - Learning Support Assistant (Individual Pupil Support)

Summary

Join our friendly and welcoming After School Club team and help create a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive

Detail

Aldwickbury School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a pupil with additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive and who enjoys working closely with pupils, colleagues and families to support learning, development and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with a pupil to help them participate fully in school life and develop their confidence, independence and social skills. Working alongside class teachers, and external specialists where appropriate, you will help implement support strategies and adaptations that enable the pupil to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who can build positive and trusting relationships with children whilst maintaining high expectations and encouraging independence. The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable and proactive, with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.

As part of this role, you will support the implementation of individual support plans, monitor progress and wellbeing, and help ensure a consistent approach to support across school. You will also help facilitate the pupil's participation in lessons, educational visits, social activities and the wider life of the school, ensuring they feel included, successful and valued.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to a child's educational journey whilst developing your own skills and experience within a supportive, forward-thinking and award-winning school community.

This is a part-time, term-time only position, working 16 hours per week.

Further information about the role, including the full job description and person specification, can be found in the Candidate Pack.

Early applications are encouraged, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Closing date: 7th October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 12th October 2026

Aldwickbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Thank you for your interest in joining Aldwickbury School.

Documents

• Learning Support Assistant PDF Document