1:1/1:2 Learning Support Assistant
Tudor CE Primary School
Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
‘Life in all its fullness’
Job Description
- Tudor CE Primary School
- Address: Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO101NL
- Salary:
- Hours: 19.15 hours per week, 11.30am – 3.20pm every day, 39 weeks per year
- Starting date: As soon as possible, December if possible and if not January
- Contract: Fixed term until end August 2026, with possibility of extension
- Reference:
Tudor CE Primary School are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1, or a 1:2 SEN Teaching Assistant to work with 1 child or 2 children in their primary school who have additional emotional and social needs. This role is vital in supporting the child’s access to learning, development, and participation in all aspects of school life.
Your responsibilities
- Provide tailored one-to-one support throughout the school day, ensuring the child’s/children’s individual needs are met in both academically and socially.
- Support access to the curriculum by adapting resources and using specialist equipment or technology as needed
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo to implement and monitor personalised support strategies
- Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion both in the classroom and during unstructured times such as playtime and lunchtime
- Build a trusting relationship with the child to foster emotional well-being and a positive attitude toward learning
- Establish a nurture approach to the learning for the child(ren)
- Establish good working relationships with the parents, ensuring they are informed of the pupil’s learning achievements and areas of development
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard the child’s welfare in line with school policies and procedures
- Act as general TA should the pupil(s) not be in school, supporting the class teacher with classroom activities.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Assist with supervision of pupil(s) out of lesson times, including playtimes and lunch time
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
What you will need
Essential:
- Experience working with children with SEND, preferably in a school setting
- Understanding of inclusive educational practices and a commitment to equality and diversity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals
- Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to undertake relevant training, including in visual impairment and safeguarding.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with children with additional needs
- Understanding of needs associated within children with SEND
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or
- equivalent)
- Paediatric first Aid and Manual Handling training.
To find out more
Please read the job description
Please contact Liz Campbell by calling 01787 372005.
How to apply
Please complete the application form below and return to admin@tudor.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 12pm, 30 November 2025.
Interview date: 8 December 2025.
Tudor CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.
Tudor CE Primary School- welcoming diversity.
Tudor CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Tudor CE Primary School is committed to increasing and promoting diversity at all levels within our school. We warmly welcome applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds.