Learning Support Assistant

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to assist pupils with both Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language.

Detail

Term time only

Start date: September 2025

5 days per week (8am to 4pm)

Competitive salary and generous benefits

Located in Farnham Royal, South Buckinghamshire

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old, with a five-day week in Year 3 & Year 4 and Saturday School from Year 5, with Flexi Boarding (1st to 4th Form/Years 3 – 6), Weekly, Full Boarding or Day Plus options (5th – 6th Form / Years 7 & 8). We deliver a first-class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment. The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to assist pupils with both Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language. This role will provide classroom based and one-to-one support for our pupils with ASD, ADHD and other additional learning needs. The role will focus on working with children from Y5 to Y8. Reporting to the Head of Learning Support this role supports and works alongside the SEN Specialist, EAL Learning Support Assistant and a Classroom Assistant.

The successful candidate will have an interest in supporting Maths and English / hold a SEN NVQ level 3 qualification. S/he will be personable and professional, able to establish and develop strong working relationships with pupils to encourage their independent learning and confidence. This role also requires the completion of regular reports and updating registers on the pupils.

Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Documents

• LS PS
• LS JD

Further Information

https://www.caldicott.com/about/employment-opportunities/