One-to-One Learning Support Assistant Specialising in Autism

Term Time

Start 3 September 2026

Monday to Friday 9.00am-12.00pm

School Aims
Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and enriching educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include:
1. Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes and resilience necessary for success in senior school and beyond.
2. Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy, cooperation, tolerance and compassion.
3. Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational experience.
4. Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal development among staff.
5. Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Amesbury as a One-to-One Learning Support Assistant Specialising in Autism. The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to an individual pupil, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and make excellent progress both academically and socially. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff in a busy and supportive school environment. This role will continue for as long as the child remains at the school.

Job Specification
• Have the self-confidence, style, and communication skills to represent the school effectively to both parents and staff.
• Supporting the child in the classroom for all Literacy and Numeracy lessons and to provide appropriate language support, which will be planned by the class teacher at the pupil’s current level
• To be trained in supporting Year 2 phonics (Sounds Write Phonics Scheme) but not essential
• Support the child with therapy targets throughout the school week
• Support the child with occupational therapy targets set by the occupational therapist throughout the school week (if advised)
• To attend termly review meetings with parents, along with private therapists
• To be a good communicator and work with the child’s class teacher, the Head of Key Stage one and the Head of SEND
• To keep the child’s parents informed each week, regarding the child’s academic and pastoral support
• To support the class teacher by preparing appropriate resources to be used with the child during lessons
• During any periods when the pupil assigned to you is temporarily absent from the School, you may at the School’s discretion be asked to temporarily undertake alternative duties which fall within your capabilities, and which may reasonably be required by the Head according to the normal practice of an independent school.
• To have a strong commitment to safeguarding the pupil (and others), and work with the school’s values and ethos in mind
• To be accommodating and flexible in a changing environment, and to attend school trips with the child
• To comply with all Health and Safety Policies.

Qualifications
To be able to provide Literacy and Numeracy Support
Level 3 Helen Arkell preferred but not essential
Experience with Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy Support is essential
Experience with supporting children with Autism

Safeguarding Commitment
Amesbury Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch recruitment@amesburyschool.co.uk

Closing date: 25th June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026