KS2 1:1 Support Assistant - Roundwood Primary School

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate KS2 1:1 Support Assistant to join our friendly village primary school team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a child who needs additional support.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2 11 - 15 dependent upon experience 

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 08/12/2026

Interviews to be held: Monday 14th December - We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

About us

Roundwood Primary School is a warm, nurturing school set across two sites in neighbouring villages in Buckinghamshire. As a small, close-knit community, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our dedicated staff work closely together to inspire curiosity, resilience and kindness, ensuring that all pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to reach their full potential.

Website: Roundwood Primary School - Home

About the role

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, while promoting independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to create a calm, structured, nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports the pupil's individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Use a patient, flexible and consistent approach, with an understanding of emotional regulation, positive behaviour support and strategies to help the pupil manage transitions, maintain focus and engage successfully in learning.
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of accessible learning activities as directed by the class teacher.

For more information please see attached job desription

About you

• Has experience of supporting children with additional learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs, ideally within a KS2 setting.
• Has an understanding of strategies to support attention, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and successful engagement in learning.
• Is patient, calm, nurturing and adaptable, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Can provide a consistent, structured approach while responding sensitively to a child's individual needs.
• Works well as part of a small, supportive team and communicates effectively with teachers, staff and parents.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting a child's wellbeing and independence.

• A welcoming, supportive staff team in a small village school.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's confidence, independence and learning journey.
• Ongoing support and training opportunities to develop your skills in supporting children with additional needs.

For more information please see attached person specification

Other information

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to our school and see our nurturing environment in action. To book a site tour or for further information, please contact the school office on 01280 813066 and ask for Caroline Tattersfield.

Roundwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

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.