Learning Support Assistant

The Judd School; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Judd School invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision team. The role supports individuals and groups of students with SEND in a busy, supportive environment.

We value candidates with good communication skills, experience in managing challenging behaviour, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. Experience with visual impairments would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND is preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of students with SEND within the Specialist Resource Provision.
• Assist in delivering targeted support and interventions as part of the SEND department.
• Contribute to safeguarding and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision team. The successful candidate will support individuals and groups of students with SEND. This is a wonderful role to work within an experienced and busy SEND department. The role is suitable for individuals with experience. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills and experience in managing challenging behaviour. The successful candidate should enjoy working with young people and would like to make a difference. Experience in supporting students with visual impairments would be beneficial in this role, though not essential. Employment type: Permanent, Term Time, plus inset days. Salary: Judd Pay Scale C or D - dependent on experience. £26,956 - £29,020 (£23,601 - £25,408 pro rata per annum for 37 hrs per week - Term Time - 39 working weeks, including inset days.) Position start date: While this role is open to a start date of 01/10/2026, we anticipate a 01/11/2026 start date for candidates who need to fulfill a standard notice period. Closing date: Thursday 24 September 2026, 12 Noon

• Interviewing: w/c 28 September 2026

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision team. The successful candidate will support individuals and groups of students with SEND. This is a wonderful role to work within an experienced and busy SEND department. The role is suitable for individuals with experience. We are looking for candidates with good communication skills and experience in managing challenging behaviour. The successful candidate should enjoy working with young people and would like to make a difference. Experience in supporting students with visual impairments would be beneficial in this role, though not essential.

Salary: Judd Pay Scale C or D - dependent on experience. £26,956 - £29,020 (£23,601 - £25,408 pro rata per annum for 37 hrs per week - Term Time - 39 working weeks, including inset days.)