Overview
Learning Support Assistant for 24 hours per week required to start ASAP to work within King’s Academy Ringmer to support students with additional needs. Mainly based in the classroom, and working with small groups of students to support their individual and collective development, both academically and in their general wellbeing. The successful candidate will support the SENCO and SEND department to help improve student outcomes and raise standards. The SEND department comprises 5 dedicated Learning Support Assistants. There are numerous opportunities for CPD, including training from Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and many other professionals.
Hours of work: 24 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only. As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Term-time only; Work pattern: 8:30am to 3:30pm, 6 hours a day (24 hours per week) plus an unpaid lunch break; equivalent to 4 days a week. The work pattern is to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Salary – KGA Pay Scale, Band 2, Points 2 to 3. Ie: £24,413pa to £24,796pa to be pro-rated as TTO.
To apply: For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact King’s Academy Ringmer, Lewes Road, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5RB. Phone: 01273 812220. Email: amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk. Website: www.kgaringmer.uk. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Closing date: 8:30am Thursday 18 September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Support students with additional needs in the classroom and in small groups, aiding individual and collective development, academically and in general wellbeing.
* Support the SENCO and SEND department to help improve student outcomes and raise standards.
* Engage in CPD opportunities and training provided, including training from Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals.
What we offer
* Positive working environment with Teaching and Learning as a priority.
* Established, motivated and supportive department.
* Conscientious and hardworking students in a safe environment (OFSTED 2024).
* Supportive and collaborative staff body.
* Excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression.
* Two-week October half term.
* Academy-wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA).
* Opportunity to work in an Eco School.
* Beautiful rural environment about 12 miles from Brighton and Hove.
King’s Academy Ringmer and context
King’s Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Kindness, Ambition, Resilience". Ofsted states the school has a culture of courtesy and respect and that pupils are expected to work hard. The school offers a broad enrichment provision through its Super Curriculum and is an Eco School, winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award. King’s Group Academies aims to provide opportunity and success on a global stage with values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage, collaborating within UK communities and internationally.
Safeguarding and recruitment
King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within the Multi Academy Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, and complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure via the DBS.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 18 September 2025 at 8:30am; interview date expected Wednesday 24 September 2025. We reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Additional information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check. For further information on the DBS process please visit GOV.UK.
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