Learning Support Assistant - Term Time

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

Job summary

Sandwich Infant is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential. You will work with teachers to support individual students and small groups, promoting inclusive practice and positive behaviour.

We value patience, adaptability and a genuine desire to help young learners. DBS checks are required, and full training will be provided. This role is ideal for graduates seeking classroom experience and a pathway into teaching.

Qualifications

• Patience, adaptability and passion for helping young people succeed.
• Experience in education or working with children is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

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

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Experience in education or working with children desirable

Job description

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: Tuesday 1 September 2026 9:00 am

Interviews: 16 and 17 September 2026

Creativity in Learning

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