Jobs, fresher vacancy - 1:1 Learning Support Assistant • Hertfordshire

Company: SENDhelp Limited

Hertfordshire

Incredible Opportunity: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Bishop's Stortford Are you a compassionate and committed individual with a desire to make a real difference in a young person's life? We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a 16-year-old student preparing for their GCSEs at a prestigious independent school in Bishop's Stortford. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity, perfect for someone who has experience supporting individuals with Autism and is passionate about tailored, student-centred support. What You'll Be Doing as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant: Providing dedicated one-to-one academic and emotional support to a student with Autism, helping them access and engage with the GCSE curriculum. Supporting with study organisation, focus, and task breakdown to make learning manageable and achievable. Liaising with subject teachers and SEN staff to ensure consistent support strategies are in place across lessons. Promoting the development of independent learning skills, social confidence, and wellbeing. Offering a calm and reassuring presence in times of emotional dysregulation or sensory overload. Tracking progress and identifying areas where additional help may be needed. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required: ✅ Must have previous experience supporting children or adults with Autism, either in education, healthcare, or community settings. ✅ Strong understanding of neurodiverse learning styles, sensory regulation, and communication differences. ✅ Excellent written and verbal communication - key for working with school staff and logging student progress. ✅ Organised, reliable, and able to work autonomously within the classroom environment. ✅ Empathetic, patient, and intuitive - with the ability to remain calm under pressure. ✅ GCSE-level education or higher - knowledge of the GCSE curriculum is advantageous but not essential. Transferable Skills Welcomed: We welcome applicants with backgrounds in: Youth work Mental health support Care work Coaching or mentoring Social care If you've supported individuals in a one-to-one capacity and have strong interpersonal skills, this could be the perfect career step for you as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Bishop's Stortford. Why Join SENDhelp? Weekly PAYE payments - no umbrella fees! Access to over 400 free CPD-certified online training courses, including Autism awareness, safeguarding, and behaviour strategies. Work with a dedicated consultant who genuinely cares about matching you with the right role. Opportunity to build long-term relationships in education - many of our support staff are offered permanent contracts. Complimentary trial days to help you find the right school fit before committing. Referral bonuses when you recommend a friend. Ready to make a lasting difference as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in Bishop's Stortford? Apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss this rewarding opportunity. *As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer