School: Oakwood School Location: Prep School Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (1:1) Salary Range: £14.12 / hour Responsible to: SENDCo Contract: 8.30am-12.00pm 5 days/wk Term time only Job Purpose We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Pre-Prep. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum and reach their full potential. This is a fixed-term contract, for 2 school terms from January (or as soon as is practicable following safer recruitment checks) to July 2026. Main Duties and Responsibilities ● Provide 1:1 support to the pupil in line with the teaching and learning planned by the teacher and their individual targets as appropriate to the lesson Implement specific strategies to help maintain focus during lessons ● ● Support the pupil to develop independence and self-regulation ● Assist in developing and maintaining the pupil's social skills and positive peer relationships ● Support the development of independence skills while providing necessary scaffolding ● 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 In good health ● ● Adaptable ● Participate fully in staff training as appropriate ● Follow all codes of practice in relation to school discipline, health and safety regulations and the 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 ● Training and/or experience in working with children with SEND profiles 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.