Self-Employed Learning Support Assistant

Required from September 2026, 15 hours per week - Term time only. We are currently looking to recruit a self-employed Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil on a one-to-one basis. The main purpose of this role is to assist a pupil in achieving their daily tasks around the School. The role-holder will ensure that the pupil has the ability to integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by other pupils. This role will be on a self-employed basis for the Autumn Term (September 2026 until December 2026), with the potential for this to be extended. The role-holder will be required to work for 3 hours per day, between 9.00am and 12.00pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The successful applicant will have experience of working with children who have attention and social communication difficulties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accompany and assist the pupil from 9.00-12.00, both in the classroom and out at playtime.
• Assist the pupil to get to, and from, each classroom for lessons.
• Assist the pupil with tasks in class where required.
• Facilitate inclusion in group activities with peers, and support interaction between them.
• Provide regular feedback to the SENCO regarding any difficulties which may have arisen for the pupil and progress.
• In conjunction with the SENCO, liaise with parents to provide updates on their child’s progress.
• Develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the pupil concerned.
• To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the pupil.
• Comply with all School policies.
• Raise child protection issues, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the Headmaster and commensurate with the role.

Ripley Court School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profiles, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Ripley Court School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.