1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Gateway School

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting children to be their very best?

Do you want to join a nurturing and inclusive school and work with equally committed educators?

We are a warm, welcoming, and flourishing independent co-educational prep school, nestled in the heart of the Chilterns and home to over 270 children.

We are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support for a Year 3 pupil. We are seeking an exceptional Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support for a Year 1 pupil.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience working within a primary school setting, alongside a strong track record of supporting pupils with SEND. They will bring proven experience in delivering personalised 1:1 support for a child with an EHCP, using tailored learning strategies to meet individual educational, developmental, and wellbeing needs.

This role requires someone who can empathise deeply with pupils who may face challenges in school life for a variety of reasons and who understands the importance of building a trusting, supportive, and positive relationship with the child.

We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a genuine passion for working with children, who is flexible, adaptable, and hardworking. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a committed team, working closely with staff and families to promote progress, inclusion, confidence, and overall success. The role is for term time only and will be varied. It will include supporting the teaching across the school and playing an active part in the wider community of the school, through our extensive co-curricular and after school care programme.

Term time only: Yes

Required: start asap

Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience

Contract: Fixed term

Hours: Part-time. Mornings - 15 hours per week approx.

Closing date: Friday 6 November - midday

Interviews: to be held w/c 18 May 2026

About us

Headteacher: Jonathan Coke, BA Hons PGCE

Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2–11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 270 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group – offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. – offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.

Website: https://www.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk/

About the role

Reports to SENCo and Headteacher
Job Purpose

To work under the direct instruction of the SENCo, teaching/specialist staff, usually in the classroom to ensure access to learning for a pupil, and to provide general support of the teacher in the management of the pupil and the classroom.

Role of 1:1 Learning Support Assistants

1:1 Learning Support Assistants at Gateway School are employed to support pupils. The LSA will carry out the following tasks:

• Support the pupil in lessons, individually or in groups under the direction of the class or subject teacher or SENCo.
• Monitoring the pupil’s educational, social, emotional and pastoral needs.
• Providing one-to-one follow up work directed from a class teacher/ SENCo or outside agency, for example an occupational or speech therapist.
• Providing daily feedback to the teacher as to whether objectives are being met in lessons where they are supporting, so as to enable a clear picture of the pupil’s achievements or learning needs.
• Attend Annual Review meetings if required.

About you

See recruitment pack attached for further information.

Other information

An application form is available to download from the ‘About Gateway’ menu on our website at www.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk or from Mrs Helen Brown email: [email protected] or telephone 01494 862407.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the start date and Gateway School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made

Address: Gateway School, 1 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 9AA Tel: 01494 862407

Gateway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, reference checks and pre-employment safeguarding procedures.

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.