Primary Learning Support Assistant

The King's Academy; Binfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

King's Academy Oakwood in Binfield is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join the primary team. The role involves supporting students in class and small groups, and delivering 1:1 support as needed.

Experience with Speech and Language difficulties, ASD, or learning difficulties is advantageous. You will work under the Head of Primary and Deputy Heads, with a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and contributing to wider academy life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Speech and Language needs.
• Experience supporting students with ASD and learning difficulties.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support students in class and small groups.
• Provide 1:1 support as required.
• Contribute to wider academy life and safeguarding.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Confidentiality

Initiative

SLD/ASD experience

Speech & Language needs

Job description

Primary Learning Support Assistant at King's Academy Oakwood

• Job Reference # EDV/2026/KAO/93831
• Location Chiltern View, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FY
• Contract Type Permanent
• Contract Term Part-Time
• Salary £25,183.00 Annually (FTE)
• KGA Band 1, point 1-2 FTE £24,454pa pro rata plus £729 Outer London Fringe, pro rata. Actual gross £20,631pa
• Hours Per Week 35.42
• Weeks Per Year 44.2
• Closing Date 9:00am, Fri 11th Sep, 2026
• Start Date As soon as possible
• Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are looking for a passionate, talented, collegiate practitioner to join our dedicated primary team at King's Academy Oakwood. The successful candidate will be part of a team of Learning Support Assistants led by our Head of Primary and Deputy Heads.

Our new Learning Support Assistant will support students within the classroom, work with small groups and offer 1:1 support when needed. Experience of working with students with Speech and Language difficulties, specific learning difficulties and ASD would be a distinct advantage. They will share the academy's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve. Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure. There is an expectation of a willingness to contribute to the wider life of King's Academy Binfield (KAB) and King's Academy Oakwood (KAO).

We opened our doors, in superb new buildings, to secondary students in September 2018 and to primary in 2019. We have grown year on year, with the schools now operating from nursery to Year 13.

The post is for 35.42 hours per week (term time only plus 2 days). Hours of work will be 8.15am - 3.50pm, Monday to Friday.

King's Academy Binfield and King's Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.