Learning Support Assistant

MyNewTerm; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Well resourced working environment

Work life balance focus

Job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers and support students with a range of needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their potential. The role involves supporting individual students and small groups, promoting inclusion, assisting with learning resources, and encouraging independence.

Training will be provided, and a DBS check is required. The position is 35 hours per week, term-time with a pro-rated salary.

Qualifications

• Assist with learning resources and classroom activities.
• Patience, adaptability and passion for helping young people succeed.
• No formal teaching experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individual students and small groups in lessons
• Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour
• Assisting with learning resources and classroom activities
• Encouraging independence and confidence in students

Skills

Student support

Inclusion

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

Learning Support Assistant

Salary will be paid according to experience on AAT Grade C £- £26,956 - £27,765 (pro-rated to £22,325 - £22,995 actual per annum for 35 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, 38 weeks term time plus 1 week).

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to help students with a range of needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting individual students and small groups in lessons

Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour

Assisting with learning resources and classroom activities

Encouraging independence and confidence in students

We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people succeed. Previous experience in education or working with children is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

This would be an excellent opportunity for a graduate wishing to gain relevant experience or for those considering a career in teaching.

Staff well-being is a focus of the academy, and our staff benefit from free gym membership, a well maintained and resourced working environment and consideration of maintaining an effective work life balance.

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children so an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 9:00 am

Interviews: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Creativity in Learning

Confidence to Achieve