Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Sandwich Infant; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in Key Stage 2 starting September 2025. This fixed term role requires commitment, an enthusiastic approach, and a strong foundation in supporting pupils with maths and phonics.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with KS1 and KS2.
• Commitment to inspiring learners and high expectations of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a pupil in KS2.
• Promote the vision and positive ethos of the school.
• Support children's achievement in a happy and safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Innovative

Enthusiasm

Knowledge of KS1 and KS2 maths and phonics

Job description

Learning SupportAssistant (1:1 support) required for KS2.

We are looking foran enthusiastic learning supportassistant to join our team from September 2025, to work 1:1 with a pupil inKS2.

Hours of work and Salary:

Monday to Friday: 22.5 hours per week (8.30am- 1pm). Kent Range A. This is a fixed term contractuntil 31st August 2026 and is linked to High Needs Funding.

Are you positive and enthusiastic? Are you passionate about working with children and want to work as part of a great team to ensure that all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

We are seeking candidates who will:

• Work as an effective team player in a well established and lively team
• Be self-motivated
• Effectively promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Work to support in a 1:1 capacity
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and a commitment to inspiring learners.
• Have some knowledge and experience supporting pupils with key stage 1 and 2 maths and phonics.

If you would like to visit us or find out more about this position, we would love to hear from you! Please call us 01580 713249 to speak to Francesca Shaw, Headteacher.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date should we identify a suitable candidate, and therefore encourage early application for the post. Please note, only successful candidates being invited to interview will be contacted.