1:1 Special Needs Learning Support Assistant - Holmer Green First School and Pre-School
Location: Holmer Green
Overview
Join our school as a 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant and be the difference that helps a child to shine!
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: £12.77 an hour
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 22/05/2026
Interviews to be held: 01/06/2026
About us
Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is situated on Watchet Lane, in Holmer Green village, nestled on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. One of three state schools in the village, the school serves the local community and has a great community feel.
Website: www.holmergreenfirst.co.uk
About the role
This rewarding role involves working closely on a 1:1 basis with a child with special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them fully access the curriculum and thrive within the classroom. You will play a key part in adapting learning activities, breaking down tasks, and creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where the child feels confident, engaged, and ready to learn.
With the support of the class teacher, you will be responsible for observing, monitoring, and recording the child’s progress, making regular assessments to support their development and inform next steps. The role also includes delivering targeted interventions, including those recommended by external professionals, and consistently following individual support plans to ensure the child’s needs are met effectively.
A vital part of this position is building strong relationships with parents and carers, as well as working collaboratively with external professionals such as therapists and specialists. Through clear communication and teamwork, you will help ensure a consistent and supportive approach both in school and beyond.
Above all, you will help create a safe, happy, and settled environment where the child feels secure and valued, enabling them to participate fully in school life and reach their full potential.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We are looking for a caring, patient, and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting young children to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will be calm, flexible, and able to build strong, trusting relationships, responding sensitively to the needs of a child with special educational needs.
You should be a confident communicator, able to work closely with staff, parents, and external professionals, and committed to following support plans and guidance. A proactive and positive attitude, along with a genuine desire to make a difference every day, is essential. It would be useful if the applicant has previous experience of working with or supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
This is a full time, term-time position, Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 3.15pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. September 2026 start, or sooner if possible. One year fixed term, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.
Other information
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school either by phone 01494 712050 or by email [email protected]
Completed applications should be emailed to office@ holmergreenfirst.bucks.sch.uk.
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Everyone has a role to play in helping to protect children. All children have a right to be safe and should be protected from all forms of abuse and neglect. Holmer Green First School and Pre-School is committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.
We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
