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OAKWOOD SCHOOL
13.58 per hour
Prep School
Full-time
School:

Oakwood School

Location:            Prep School

Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 EHCP)

Salary Range:

£13.58 / hour

Responsible to:

SENDCo

Contract:

8.15am - 12.45pm 5 days/wk
Term time only

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a
Year 3 pupil with ADHD who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will work
closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and other professionals to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum
and reach their full potential.  This is a fixed-term contract, for a minimum of one Academic Year September
2025 to August 2026,  linked to the pupil’s EHCP provision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Implement specific strategies to help manage ADHD symptoms and maintain focus during lessons

●  Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the pupil in line with their EHCP targets and outcomes
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●  Support the pupil to develop organisational and study skills
●  Help the pupil access the curriculum by adapting materials and activities as needed
●  Assist in developing and maintaining the pupil's social skills and positive peer relationships
●  Support the development of independence skills while providing necessary scaffolding
●  Maintain detailed records of the pupil's progress toward EHCP outcomes
●  Participate in regular review meetings and contribute to the EHCP review process
●  Liaise with parents/carers, teachers, and other professionals involved with the pupil
●  Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies consistently

Standards and Quality Assurance

●  Support the aims and ethos of the school
●  Model excellence in terms of behaviour, communication, dress code, punctuality and attendance
●  Actively support and model the Staff Core Values, managing conflict appropriately
●  Uphold the school’s policies on behaviour, discipline, bullying, child protection and safeguarding
●  Self-confident and approachable
●  Enthusiastic, organised and responsible
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●  Willing to learn and to take on responsibility under supervision
●  Adaptable
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●  Strong extra-curricular interests (sport, music, drama, art)
●  Participate fully in staff training as appropriate
●  Follow all codes of practice in relation to school discipline, health and safety regulations and the

In good health

Interested in integration into school life, taking part in whole school events (Sports Day, Open Days etc)

reporting of accidents

Professional Attributes, Qualifications & Experience

●  Good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics)
●  Knowledge of strategies to support children with attention difficulties
●  Experience in primary education settings
●  NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent
●  Training and/or experience in working with children with SEND profiles, including pupils with EHCPs
●  Experience implementing specific ADHD interventions
●  Knowledge of sensory processing difficulties and appropriate support strategies

Reviewed by:

Clare Bradbury

Signed by:

Date:

June 2025

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The
successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.