1:1 Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a calm, nurturing, enthusiastic professional to join our committed team and become part of the St Martin’s family. This exciting opportunity is suitable for someone who has a strong model of English language, understands the British National Curriculum and has strong communication skills with pupils, parents and professionals. If you are attentive to the individual child, skilled at ensuring your 1:1 pupil feels safe, calm and focused, able to suggest individual next steps and willing to make suggestions that feed into planning, please apply .

Monday to Friday – 8.10 – 4.45 (5.30 on a Friday)

Independent school term time only (circa. 17 weeks holiday)

We offer: 

• Delightful children who are engaged and keen to learn; 
• Restricted class sizes (18) that help nurture the pupils; 
• A friendly and supportive team of staff; 
• Clear direction and goals for your 1:1 pupil; 
• A forward-thinking school that is working towards a shared vision of learning.

You will be: 

• Calm and consistent in your demeanour; 
• Attentive to children’s needs and areas of development; 
• Digitally literate and competent; 
• Flexible and willing to contribute to the whole school needs.

For more information about this role and our school, please visit the school website: https://www.stmartinsmillhill.co.uk

To apply, please download and complete the school application form from the school website and return with your personal statement to office@stmartinsmillhill.co.uk

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, at mutual convenience.

St Martin's School is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and endeavour to recruit staff who share this commitment through robust recruitment and selection procedures.

Schools are exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or your dismissal from employment if you are appointed. The matter may also be referred to the police.

References will be sought prior to interview and referees will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable: References, Occupational Health pre-employment screening, DBS check, Overseas criminal records check, Identity check, Right to work in the UK, Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role and confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable. Online searches will also be conducted as part of due diligence checks.