Learning Support Assistant

Job introduction

Learning Support Assistant for 24 hours per week required to start on 1 September 2025 to work within the school to support students with additional needs. Mainly based in the classroom, and working with small groups of students to support their individual and collective development, both academically and in their general wellbeing. The successful candidates will support the SENCO and SEND department to help improve student outcomes and raise standards.

The SEND department comprises of 5 dedicated Learning Support Assistants. There are numerous opportunities for CPD, including training from Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and many other professionals. We believe it is imperative to upskill and support our staff, therefore any training opportunities are encouraged. Admin time is allocated on timetables to complete tasks, training and plan for enrichment groups.

Work pattern:
8.30am to 3.30pm. 6 hours a day / 24 hours per week plus an unpaid lunch break - equivalent to 4 days a week, work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

Paid weeks per year: 46 weeks for less than 5 years service (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: 1 September 2025

About the role

We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025 at 8.30am

Interview date: Monday 21 July 2025

How to apply: For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/504.

Telephone: 01273 815460

Website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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