Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Bourne Education Trust; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension and holiday entitle.

Training and development

Wellbeing support (GP access & EAP)

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

New Monument Primary School in Woking is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher. The role offers term-time work (37 weeks) with 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and opportunities for training and development.

The school emphasises wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusive education within the Bourne Education Trust, with strong collaboration and a commitment to high expectations and professional growth for staff.

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the class teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups, promoting positive attitudes.
• Prepare and deliver intervention activities tailored to pupil needs.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

CPD participation

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at New Monument Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About New Monument Primary School

New Monument School, located in Woking's vibrant Maybury community, is a one-form entry primary school for children aged 2-11. We work closely with Broadmere School, sharing a senior leadership team to ensure cohesive and high-quality education.

As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising schools across Surrey, Hampshire and London, staff benefit from a robust support network in a collaborative environment. We're committed to creating a community where students, staff, and families proudly contribute to both the school and wider community through "transforming schools...changing lives."

Our mission is to create opportunities for every child to thrive, aspire, and achieve. We promote wellbeing and academic success in a safe, valued, and inclusive environment. Our dedicated and diverse staff are committed to high expectations and professional development, ensuring excellent outcomes for all students.

We offer a culture of excellence, motivating pupils to learn, grow, and develop their skills. Our curriculum is relevant, inspiring, and progressive, preparing children for future success. At New Monument School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their goals and become successful, contributing members of society.

Details

Job title: Learning Support Assistant - SEND

Location: Woking, Surrey

Contract: Term time, Temporary. 37 weeks per year. This role is funded until the end of the summer term in July 2027

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (excluding unpaid 30 minute lunch breaks) Monday-Friday 8.15am-3.15pm

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 2nd December 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.