1:1 Learning Support Assistant

1:1 Learning Support Assistant KS1

Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary
Location: Fareham
Pay: £80 to £100 dependent on experience*
Start Date: September ‘25 to July ‘26 (potential to be made permanent for the right candidate)

What’s the job?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role will involve 1:1 support for a child with complex developmental SEND needs in a Year 1/2 classroom setting. If this sounds like something

About the school?
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school encourages children to enjoy learning and achieve their potential. The environment fosters a sense of community and respect, with an inclusive environment.

Who are Supply Desk?
We’re an education recruitment consultancy that builds long-term, personal relationships with schools across England and Wales and aim to match their staffing needs with the best available candidates. We’re committed to our mission of placing the right teacher, in the right school, for every job.

Why use Supply Desk?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A supportive team of experienced consultants to guide you throughout your placements
• Flexible working hours tailored to your needs
• ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards programme, offering up to £150 collectively for each successful referral
• 24/7 Unlimited access to CPD courses, expanding and enhancing your career journey

Who are you?

• Experience working with children, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
• Have a good understanding of child development and experience of supporting young children in a school or pre-school setting (essential)
• Have a good sense of humour!
• Have knowledge of alternative communication strategies such as PECS and Makaton
• Able to demonstrate an ability to nurture children in accordance with their individual emotional, social and learning needs
• Excellent behaviour management skill
• Able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
• understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to your assigned child in delivering lesson content and facilitating learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Follow any specific intervention and support programmes for your assigned child.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children’s social and emotional development, encouraging confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to implement personalised support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and well-being through encouragement and structured support.

Apply now and start the next stage of your exciting journey! If you have any questions, call our Southampton branch on (phone number removed) and we’ll be happy to help.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.