THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
King’s Hawford Prep School
Full-time
15th October 2025
DEDICATED LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-11 Welcome Thank you for your interest in the role of Dedicated Learning Support Assistant at King’s Hawford Prep School. I am so pleased that you have expressed an interest in the Dedicated Learning Support Assistant role at King’s Hawford. I have the enormous privilege of being the Head at King’s Hawford and can testify to the warmth of welcome you will receive. This is a busy, exciting and joyful community of which to be a part. Our staff are creative in their approach and encourage every child to embrace academic challenge, and perform outside of their comfort zone by dancing, singing and performing. Learning a new language or a musical instrument and exploring the great outdoors are woven into the fabric of everyday life here. Teaching and learning are structured to encourage all children to build skills such as collaboration, resilience and independent thinking, which will enable them to achieve success in the future; furthermore, our co-curricular approach builds character; this journey begins in our Kindergarten. and keen to become a valued member of our happy school. We look forward to hearing from you. We are looking for a Dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a full time, fixed term basis. This post would suit someone who is patient, calm natured and compassionate, is a team player Tom Butt Head King’s Hawford Prep School Job description The Dedicated Learning Support Assistant (DLSA) will work with a Year 3 pupil who requires 1:1 individualised SEND support. Main purpose of the role To assist in promoting the learning, personal development and safety of the pupil to whom you are assigned to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. To work under the instruction/guidance of the SENCO, Senior Leaders and the Form Teacher to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for the pupil in accordance with the needs set out in the EHCP. Work may be carried out inside or outside of the classroom. Support for the pupil • Supervise and provide support for the individual pupil, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. • Establish a positive and constructive relationship with the pupil and interact with them according to their individual needs. • Under the direction of the class teacher and using specialist knowledge or experience, support the pupil’s learning using strategies appropriate to the needs of the pupil, and provide modified resources as required. For example, planning, preparing and delivering an individualised curriculum; reinforcing the teacher’s instructions in a multi-sensory format; setting up of personalised schedules and work systems. • Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. • Support the pupil to access the wider curriculum, e.g. day trips or non-residentials, as required. • Follow the targets set out in the Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) plus targets set by external specialists in relation to continual educational provision and attend and contribute to the Annual Review process. • Utilise strategies and approaches to support the pupil to engage with learning and to communicate effectively. • Encourage the pupil to interact successfully with peers and staff, and engage in activities led by the teacher. • Provide verbal commentary, visual feedback and the use of positive language with the pupil in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. • Develop and implement interventions as advised by external specialists and/or the class teacher. • Implement specific targets for the pupil and help monitor their progress and provide feedback to teachers. • Support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom, using initiatives to develop and implement actions that will promote the integration of the pupil with their peers. • Support and supervise the pupil in the dining hall, and during morning break and lunch times to encourage safe play with peers. • Undertake any professional development or training as may be considered necessary to the role. Job description • Liaise daily with the pupil’s parents at the start and end of the school day, under the direction of the Form Teacher/SENCO. Administrative duties • Attend specific training in relation to the needs of the pupil. • Attend relevant team and staff meetings. • Attend INSET days. • Maintain clear and effective planning documents to show specific, individualised provision and to ensure educational progress is evidenced in conjunction with the EHCP objectives. • Work in collaboration with the SENCO to produce termly Individualised Target Plans for the pupil. Pastoral care • Supervise and support the pupil’s individual changing and dressing arrangements for P.E. and swimming. • Assist with the pupil’s lesson transitions and general movement around the school. • Support the pupil’s medical condition to ensure maximum hygiene and welfare. • Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety, safeguarding and child protection. Hours of work This is a full-time position (flexibility will be required), term time only. The role is fixed term for the duration of the approved funding whilst the pupil is enrolled at King’s Hawford. Start date: As soon as possible following the successful completion of pre-employment checks. Supporting duties • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. • Professionally contribute to the overall ethos, work, aims and vision of the School. • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. • Liaise, advise and consult with other members of the school team and professionals from outside agencies. • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. • Accompany teaching staff and the pupil on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for the individual pupil under the supervision of the Form Teacher. • Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher. Person Specification It is expected that the Dedicated Learning Support Assistant will demonstrate a range of qualities, skills and experience, as outlined below. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Support the aims and ethos of the School and the King’s Foundation. A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification and demonstrable experience. Be an active and willing member of the School and classroom team. Paediatric first aid certificate is desirable; however, training can be provided. Take responsibility for the delivery of specific tasks to assist the individual SEN pupil. Demonstrate excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Use IT effectively to support learning; using specific SEN software to build resources. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. Take a positive approach to working with children and the ability to motivate, inspire and build rapport. Have a strong regard for children’s safety and well-being, proactively demostrating an understanding of the importance of safeguarding processes and procedures. Respect diversity. Demonstrate excellent team working and interpersonal skills. Deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner. Offer creative ability. Work calmly and with patience. Take a flexible approach to work and have a ‘can do’ attitude. Empathise with children facing barriers to their learning. Form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children, teachers, parents and other colleagues. Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills. Promote a professional attitude to work. Keep up to date with educational policy and training relating to the role. Experience of working with children with Autism is preferred. Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester Safeguarding culture at King’s Responsibilities of the successful candidate As we strive to maintain an open culture of safeguarding across the King’s Foundation, we: • Train our staff in safeguarding • Work in partnership with King’s families Liaise with external support agencies • Follow the four Rs: Recognise, Record, Report, • Refer Listen to pupils • Prioritise early intervention • • Encourage professional curiosity • Create a team around the child. Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could be happening here and probably is” as far as safeguarding is concerned and should always act in the best interest of the child. All staff must: • Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils • Have proper regard for the Foundation’s Safeguarding Policy and related procedures • Report any concerns in a timely manner • Attend annual safeguarding training. The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of all children. What is safeguarding? Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as: • Protecting children from maltreatment. • Preventing impairment of children’s health or development. • Ensuring children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. • Taking action to ensure all children have the best outcomes. (Definition from Keeping Children Safe in Education) Our commitment to safeguarding The King’s School, Worcester ensures that safeguarding is given the highest priority and actively promotes the well-being of pupils. Safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront of, and underpin all relevant aspects of, process and policy development. The Foundation’s safeguarding culture supports good practice and enables issues to be addressed promptly and appropriately in the best interests of the children. Application Process In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding Please visit the Vacancies page of the School website and enriched educational experience which is truly and promoting the welfare of children and young www.ksw.org.uk/careers to find out more about the representative of the world in which they grow up, the people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo love being a member of the Foundation community. inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that child protection screening appropriate to the post we build a community which is truly representative of including checks with past employers and the Disclosure all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be will do that best if our employees come from different required to complete a self-declaration form in relation backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion to any criminal record or information that may make you and belonging for them. unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to All applications will be acknowledged and all applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been invited to an interview. an online search. How to apply Successful applicants will be advised of the date and Candidates can choose to complete the TES online time of the interview. References will be requested application form which can be found at: and candidates should be aware that referees will be www.tes.com/jobs or to complete a downloadable asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record application form which can be found on the Current and whether or not the candidate has been subject to Vacancies page of our website at www.ksw.org.uk/careers any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk required at interview. Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written notification. team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 15th October 2025 We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates The School is required to ensure that the successful and appoint to the role before the closing date, so early candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring applications are encouraged. Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal Start date: As soon as possible following the successful opportunities are available on request. References will completion of pre-employment checks be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being confirmed. The King’s School, Worcester 5 College Green • Worcester • WR1 2LL 01905 721 700 • info@ksw.org.uk ksw.org.uk The King’s School, Worcester: A company limited by guarantee, registered in England. Registered office: 5 College Green, Worcester WR1 2LL. Company No: 4776324. Registered charity No: 1098236. The information, terms and conditions set out in this prospectus and all occasional papers may be amended from time to time, and their provisions, subject toany such amendments, shall continue to apply for the whole period during which a boy or girl continues to attend the School, irrespective of his or her age.