Job Description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant | Bishop’s Stortford | ASAP Start

Full-time | Term-time only | Split Role (Class TA + 1:1 Support) | Year 3 | ASAP Start

A welcoming primary school in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a resilient, adaptable and relationship-focused Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a split role across the school day. Half the day will be spent as a general Teaching Assistant in Year 3, supporting the class teacher and pupils with their learning. The second half will involve providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism who presents challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and be confident remaining calm and consistent in complex or unpredictable situations. Experience using de-escalation, clear boundaries and positive behaviour strategies would be highly beneficial.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Year 3 class as a general TA for half the school day


• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 3 pupil with autism


• Implement behaviour, communication and regulation strategies


• Build a trusting relationship based on consistency and clear expectations


• Support emotional regulation, transitions and engagement with learning


• Monitor behaviour and progress and provide feedback to the SENCO and teaching team


• Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience supporting challenging behaviour – essential


• Have previous experience working with children or young people


• Be patient, resilient and emotionally confident


• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Be adaptable and able to work effectively in both classroom and 1:1 settings


• Have a genuine interest in SEND and autism support

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If you are looking to develop your career in SEND, behaviour support or education, get in touch with Ribbons & Reeves today.

Ribbons & Reeves is one of Essex & London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies, specialising in helping graduates and experienced support staff secure long-term and permanent education roles.