1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Immediate Start in High Wycombe

1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Immediate Start - High Wycombe

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Primary & Secondary Schools

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential?

Envision Education is currently recruiting 1:1 Learning Support Assistants for schools across High Wycombe. We are looking for caring, patient and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children with their learning, confidence and development.

You don't need to be a qualified Teaching Assistant to apply!

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in education using the skills and experience they have already gained.

We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals. Your previous experience could be highly transferable to a 1:1 support role within a school.

You may have previously worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Carer, Youth Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Mentor, Behaviour Support Worker or in another role where you have provided individual support.

The Role

As a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them access their learning and develop their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one support to a pupil throughout the school day

• Supporting the pupil with their learning and classroom activities

• Helping the pupil stay focused, engaged and motivated

• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs

• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills

• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenging situations

• Providing emotional and pastoral support where required

• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil

• Working closely with teachers and school staff to support the pupil's development

• Helping the pupil achieve their individual learning and developmental goals

• Building a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the pupil

• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required

• Must be based in High Wycombe or willing to commute to High Wycombe

• Available to work 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals

• A caring, patient and supportive approach

• Confident working with children on a one-to-one basis

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to build positive relationships and gain the trust of pupils

• Reliable, professional and committed

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs or additional needs is advantageous but not essential

• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential

If you have worked in care, support work, youth work, childcare, residential care, healthcare, sports coaching, mentoring, behaviour support or a similar environment, we encourage you to apply.

Why Register with Envision Education?

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for Teachers and support staff

• Access to opportunities across primary, secondary and SEND schools

• Opportunities specifically suited to candidates looking to move into education

• We can find jobs that meet your preferences, including location, school type, working hours and pay expectations

• Quick and efficient registration process

• Friendly and supportive consultants

• Excellent track record in securing education professionals work quickly and efficiently

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

• Free CPD courses worth £144.50 once cleared to work

• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent positions

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Interested in 1:1 Learning Support?

If you have the experience, patience and passion to support a child on a one-to-one basis,

School experience is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong transferable experience from care, support work, childcare, youth work and similar settings.

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Envision Education is also committed to following a policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.