Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Learning Support Assistant at a leading educational institution, providing essential support for students with special educational needs. This role offers an entry-level opportunity, requiring excellent communication skills and a commitment to student welfare, making it perfect for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students in a school setting.
• Experience of working with SEND students is an advantage.
• GCSE English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN support to students.
• Work with subject teachers and supervise small group interventions.
• Assist in maintaining an inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent)

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Job Overview

Learning Support Assistant

Actual Salary: £18,833.69 per annum Plus Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Based on AGS Band D: SCP 7-11 (SCP 7 = £25,584 x 32.5/37 hours x 43.7/52.143 weeks ) / AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 £13.26 to £14.13 per hour

Full Time (student support hours): 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:40 am-15:40 pm

Working 190 days across the AGS term time dates, INSET days, and school holiday days to make a total of 190 working days per annum.

Required from: September 2025

• Applicants interested in a part time role of 2, 3 or 4 days per week are also welcome to apply ***
  
  

The Department

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 SEN support, working in partnership with subject teachers and supervising small group interventions. Learning Support Assistants are vital in supporting students to feel confident in their abilities. And motivating them to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will be both committed and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of supporting students with SEND in a school setting would be advantageous. We are happy to accept applications seeking full or part time hours.

This is a rare opportunity to join a unique and happy school. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist in maintaining our inclusive environment, ensuring all pupils make the most of their education.

The SEND Team

We are a small team, currently consisting of the SENCo, Assistant SENCo Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support Assistants. We work in a unique way within the school setting and are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Person Specification

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent)
  
  

Experience

• Experience of working with students in a school setting
• Experience of working with SEND students is an advantage
• Experience of working within SEND team is not essential as training will be provided in school and externally, if necessary
  
  

Relationships

• A commitment to students as individuals
• A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to support teachers to meet the needs of those with Special Educational needs
• Supporting students to ensure they feel confident in their abilities
• A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents
• A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• A commitment to the AGS ethos
• A willingness to continue learning and developing as a learning support assistant
• A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department
• Hard working and adaptable
• Happy to work independently or in collaboration
• Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion
• Friendly and approachable
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and an ability to enthuse students of all ages
• A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being
• A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school
  
  

It is recommended that you contact the SENCo for more information about this role: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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