Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant (1:1)
We are seeking to appoint 1-year fixed-term Learning Support Assistants with warm and caring natures, who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives, to join our committed and supportive team.
These positions are to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs. We are looking for individuals who are patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships while supporting the child's learning, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
The successful candidates will be flexible, adaptable and able to show high levels of initiative. Previous experience of supporting children with autism and speech and language needs is essential, along with an understanding of how to use visual supports, communication strategies and personalised approaches to remove barriers to learning. Experience of working in a school setting is desirable.
We are seeking candidates who are committed to helping children achieve their full potential, willing to work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team and external professionals, and able to adapt support in response to the child's needs.
We are a Character Education school, which underpins everything we do, and the children and staff use the language of virtues and growth mindset to support positive learning and behaviour.
Elvetham Heath Primary School is a large school with approximately 640 children on roll. One of the advantages of working in a large school is that there are many people willing to help and support new members of staff. They are a friendly bunch here!
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of supporting children with autism and speech, language and communication needs.
- Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
- Be committed to improving outcomes and promoting independence.
- Be able to use and implement communication and sensory support strategies.
- Work effectively as part of a team alongside teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.
- Be reflective and open to learning new approaches and strategies.
- Be well organised, reliable and able to use initiative.
We can offer:
- Strong and supportive leadership.
- A friendly, dynamic and supportive team.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Happy children who enjoy learning.
- A wonderful setting in which to work.
Working hours: 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
Application Procedure
- Candidates should send their completed applications, to arrive no later than 2pm on Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Zoe Ellisdon in the school office at Elvetham Heath Primary School - hr@ehps.hants.sch.uk.
- If we receive a sufficient number of applications we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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