Job Description

We are looking for a specialist SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with additional needs currently in our Reception class. This position will be in place initially for the Autumn term with the possibility of continuing until September 2026. This role will be funded by the parents of the child and as such you will be employed by the family and not the school, although you will be working at Elstree.

Your experience of working with children with additional behavioural needs will be supported by working closely with the Head of Pre-Prep, the Head of Learning Development, our Deputy Head Pastoral and the child's class teacher. You will be a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant and will complement our Pre-Prep teaching team as well as being able to use your own initiative.

Your experience should include:

Working with children who find it challenging to manage their emotions

Experience of suggesting strategies to positively manage challenging behaviours

Working as part of a team

Liaising with parents to update them on the daily progress of their child

Supporting the child with their academic work if unable to complete it in the classroom with their peers.

To arrange an initial conversation with our Head of Pre-Prep to find out more about the role, please email Rachel Pither, Head of HR at apply@elstreeschool.org.uk. Please note that you will also be required to meet the family as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but all applications are to be received by 9am, 26th September, 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/05/2025