1-2-1 Specialist Learning Support Practitioner in Guildford

Location: Cumnor House School

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - Part-Time (This is a FTC until July 2027 with potential to extend)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: Based on Experience

Start Date: September 2026

About Cumnor House

Here at Cumnor House, we are dedicated to giving our children the perfect platform to achieve their potential. Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially. Therefore, our curriculum contains varied subjects and activities, ensuring that every child gets the most out of the time they spend at school. By striking the perfect balance between disciplined learning practices and a friendly atmosphere we can be confident in providing the perfect environment for our children to flourish.

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to inspire our children. The purpose of this role is to provide consistent, structured one-to-one support to enable a reception pupil to access learning, regulate emotions, and develop independence. The post holder will implement EHCP strategies and provide ongoing support for communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, transitions, toileting, safety awareness, and mealtimes. They will work to reduce barriers to learning and support the pupil's social communication, emotional wellbeing, engagement, and participation across all areas of school life.

What you will be doing

• Provide consistent one-to-one support for a reception pupil in line with their EHCP.
• Support the pupil's communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing and engagement in learning through the implementation of agreed strategies and interventions.
• Adapt activities, resources and routines to enable the pupil to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.
• Support transitions throughout the school day, helping the pupil to manage changes in routine and move safely between activities.
• Provide support with toileting, personal care and mealtimes as required, promoting dignity, wellbeing and independence.
• Promote safety awareness and always ensure the pupil's wellbeing in accordance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, parents and external professionals to ensure a consistent approach and effective implementation of EHCP provision.
• Monitor and record progress towards EHCP outcomes, contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
• Encourage the development of independence, social communication skills and positive relationships with peers and adults.
• Participate in relevant training and promote safeguarding, health and safety and the school's ethos at all times.

What you'll bring

• Understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Awareness of different types of SEN and strategies to support them.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when working with children facing challenges.
• Ability to follow teacher guidance while also using initiative.
• A caring and supportive nature.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
• Enthusiasm for helping children reach their full potential.

Cumnor House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.