Learning Support Assistant (Linked to Student with an EHCP)
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2026
Job overview
Learning Support Assistant (Linked to Student with an EHCP)
37 hours per week • Term-Time, 36 weeks per annum
Apply by 12pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Thank you for taking an interest in joining St Chris.
Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students.
We are a continuously developing community that values individuals and encourages curiosity, competence, judgement, kindness and courage. If you share our holistic vision of education, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to a named student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will work closely with teaching staff and the Inclusion team to support the student's learning, development and inclusion in school life. You will play an important role in supporting the student to develop confidence, independence, and a positive approach to learning.
What you will do
Provide dedicated one-to-one support to the student.
Work closely with teaching staff to implement the student's EHCP targets and agreed learning and support strategies.
Prepare and adapt resources and support interventions in response to the student's individual needs.
Monitor the student's progress, engagement and wellbeing, maintaining appropriate records and providing feedback to relevant staff.
Promote the student's confidence, independence and inclusion, supporting them to develop as an independent learner.
What we are looking for
Experience of working with young people
Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs and an understanding of strategies that can support individual learning.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
A flexible and positive approach, with the ability to respond appropriately to individual needs and changing situations.
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and the wellbeing of all students.
Piqued your interest? We thought so.
At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community.
Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us
To apply, please complete the application form and send it with a covering letter to hr@stchris.co.uk. We do not accept CVs.
Applications close 12 pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews will take place Monday 7 September 2026
St Chris School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About St Christopher School
- St Christopher School
- Barrington Road, Letchworth
- Hertfordshire
- SG6 3JZ
- United Kingdom
🌟Hello, and welcome to St Chris 🌟
St Chris was founded in 1915 to transform the way children experience school. Since then, we've redefined the way children learn, grow, and thrive in a world that's ever-changing. The flame of our progressive heritage still burns brightly in our outstanding modern school and, when you visit, you'll find that St Chris is still something unmistakably different from the moment you arrive.🌍
🎓 The Power of an Informal Approach 🎓
Our commitment to human connections and an informal approach sets us apart: our unshakable emphasis on knowing and believing in each child for who they are. We believe that humanity, understanding, kindness and 'progress' must be the pillars on which education - and childhood - should stand. The importance of learning by doing, of working as a team, of critical thinking, and of lifelong learning. This is education with a difference. 💬
🌳 Freedom to Learn🌳
In our learning, we are willing to give children something of which they are often deprived - time. Children do not all progress at the same time or the same speed. The skill of the teacher is to create a space in which progress can and will happen. Our stunning 25-acre campus, nestled just a short train ride from the bustling cities of London and Cambridge, supports this and provides a place of peace and calm for our students. 🏞️
Unashamedly honest with each other
There is no falsity here. No pretending. No inauthenticity. When you visit St Chris you will see us for who we are - dressed comfortably and as befits who each one of us is; not all made 'uniform'. You will hear us for who are; unquestioningly respectful, but Rich, Aziz or Li not 'sir', 'miss' or 'you there'. There are no unnecessary barriers to being yourself at St Chris. These things may seem small - they may even seem unusual - but they matter for what they mean. We're in this together.
💡 The St Chris Difference 💡
✅ Holistic Learning: Our approach nurtures not just academic excellence, but the creativity, character, and individuality of each student.
✅ Embracing Diversity: Our diverse student body enriches the learning experience and prepares students for a globalized world.
✅ Impressive Facilities: From our indoor swimming pool to a ceramics studio and photography darkroom, we provide a platform for students to explore their passions, whatever they are.
👨🎓 Join Us in Shaping the Future 👩🎓
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the world of education?
- Non-selective independent education for girls and boys aged 3 to 18
- Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form
- Day, weekly boarding and full boarding
📚 Learn more about St Chris: www.stchris.co.uk
Join the St Chris community transforming education, one student at a time. 🚀
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