Learning Support Assistant; SEND support

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a caring, committed and supportive Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to provide support for children throughout the school. This rewarding role will involve helping children access learning, build confidence and to continue to thrive academically and socially, as well as working with small groups, providing behaviour support strategies and delivering targeted interventions linked to individual targets.

• Have a TA qualification and ideally have experience of working with children who have additional needs
• Develop a positive and trusting relationship with children whilst maintaining consistent and clear boundaries
• Provide consistent, tailored support in class and during wider school activities
• Work closely with the class teacher, class Teaching Assistant and SENDCo to follow children’s individual support plans
• Foster independence, self-esteem and active participation in learning
• Possesses strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Be proactive, imaginative and enthusiastic with their support
• Have high expectations of achievements and behaviour
• Have a friendly and professional nature with children and adults
• Be a team player, with a strong personal work ethic and communication skills
• Relish the prospect of being part of a community and not just a member of staff
• Be committed to promoting our vision of Nurture, Nature, Knowledge and our Christian values

Himbleton CE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled, rural school with 97 children on roll (inclusive of Nursery) with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 14. Children are taught in mixed age classes and the vacancy is for a fixed-term position to support children in the school with SEND needs.

We can offer you a school with:

• A warm, welcoming and friendly school with a strong Christian vision, rooted in theological narrative that is alive and drives all that we do
• The opportunity to work with wonderful pupils and become part of the family
• A supportive Governing Body whose expectations for the school are high
• An experienced and knowledgeable staff who are committed to ensuring that our children have the best opportunities
• A supportive and engaged wider community

We would be delighted to talk to you, meet you and show you our school and all applicants are encouraged to visit school before they apply. This can be arranged by contacting our School Administrator, Mrs Stewart, on or via email to o We would also encourage you to look at our website  to find out more and to get a true feel for our school.

Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 6th February 2026

Shortlisting
:
Friday 6th February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.

Planned interview date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

To apply, please use the Worcestershire agreed application form which is available from our website or as a paper copy from the school office. Please do not send CVs.