Learning Support Assistant (LSA) SEND

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Leadership coaching & mentoring

Funded development training

Headspace mindfulness subscription

Mindfulness programme (8 sessions)

Blue Light Card eligibility

Cycle to work scheme

Generous pension contributions

Positive, supportive school culture

Job summary

Seymour Primary School, part of Kemnal Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in SEND to positively impact pupils’ learning journeys. You will join a supportive team focused on building confidence, independence and a sense of belonging within a vibrant school community.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, proactive and committed to helping pupils of all abilities progress and shine, through one-to-one or small-group support and collaboration with teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or in SEND support is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils, including one-to-one or small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy or wellbeing.
• Build warm, positive relationships with pupils and support independence and resilience.
• Collaborate with class teachers to support high-quality learning and classroom management.

Job description

These five ideals define who we are at Kemnal - and they shape everything that happens inside our classrooms. We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) SEND who shares these beliefs and is ready to make a tangible difference to the lives of our pupils every single day.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 13/10/2026

In our Trust, a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) SENDis far more than classroom support; you are a key architect in building a child’s confidence, independence, and agency. We are seeking an empathetic, proactive team player who can help break down barriers to learning, run targeted interventions, and create an environment where every child feels supported to take on new challenges.

Whether you have years of experience supporting learning, a background in childcare or SEND, or are looking to take your first steps toward a career in education, your talent will be valued here. In our community, support staff are vital partners in driving educational standards and fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Together, let’s raise aspirations, unlock potential, and ensure every child - whatever their starting point - deserves to shine.

The ideal LSA SEND will be someone who:

• Builds warm, positive, and respectful relationships with pupils.
• Is patient, adaptable, and understanding of diverse educational, social, and emotional needs.
• Works collaboratively with class teachers to support high-quality learning and classroom management.
• Confidently delivers targeted one-to-one or small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy, or wellbeing.
• Encourages pupil independence, resilience, and positive behavior for learning.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school community.
• Is dedicated to helping pupils of all abilities make progress and achieve their full potential.

Great Support Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits

We believe that in education, people matter most. Investing in your wellbeing and professional growth is not just a perk - it’s a priority. As part of Kemnal, you will benefit from:

• Clear Career Progression:High-quality CPD with clear pathways toward Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or qualified teacher training (QTS) if desired.
• Leadership Coaching & Mentoring:Receive dedicated guidance and insight from our experienced academy leadership team.
• Funded Development Training:Grow your expertise through a vast array of courses, including subject-specific accreditations.
• Headspace Subscription:Enjoy free, full access to the world’s leading mindfulness app to support your mental health every day.
• Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme:Participate in a free, expert-led mindfulness course for adults (8 x 90-minute out-of-hours sessions).
• Blue Light Card Eligibility:Save more on shopping, dining, and travel with access to the UK’s premier discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:Enjoy a healthier, more sustainable commute by spreading the cost of a new bike and equipment.
• Generous Pension Contributions:Secure your future with a substantial employer investment into your long-term financial wellbeing.
• A Supportive, Innovative Culture:Join a friendly, forward-thinking environment that champions work-life balance and values your input in driving meaningful change.

About Seymour Primary School

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click Here.

To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 533198 or email [e-mail]

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support- because when we work together, every child benefits.

Our five ideals define who we are and how we work across all 45 of our schools:

• Ambition:Great schools do what it takes for every pupil to succeed.
• Community:Schools should serve and respect their community.
• Opportunity:The point of education is to build lives of agency and contribution.
• Enrichment:Every pupil deserves to shine.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Flexible Working -Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

Be Who You Are: Interview & Workplace Adjustments- Should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate fully. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments within both the recruitment process and the workplace to support every candidate.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment -Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to statutory safer recruitment checks prior to appointment. These include an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, online searches (in line with KCSIE guidelines), identity and right-to-work verification, reference checks, relevant qualification/prohibition checks, and overseas checks where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed.