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Join Our Wyvern Family – Make a Meaningful Difference
Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge? At The Wyvern School, we’re proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and professional team, supporting inspiring children with a range of learning difficulties.
As a popular and expanding school, we’re growing our team to meet the needs of our increasing pupil numbers. We’re looking for individuals who share our values: Be Independent, Show Respect, Connect Community, and Spread Happiness.
About the Role
Hours: 29.75 per week
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am – 3:15pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:15pm
Term Time Only: 38 weeks + 5 Staff Training Days
Salary: Kent Scheme A – £17,103.46 (pro rata of £24,513 FTE)
SEN Allowance: £1,194 (pro rata of £1,485 FTE)
We also welcome applications for part time roles:
- Fewer full days
- Casual relief positions
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from experienced Learning Support Assistants and those considering a career change into education. If you are kind, caring, and committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Working as a Learning Support Assistant is a physically demanding job that requires staff to be dynamic to the risks and safety needs of our children with complex needs. The ability to respond promptly and proactively is necessary in all of our classes.
You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, full training, and ongoing support from our dedicated onsite teams.
At Wyvern, we believe in nurturing independence, fostering respect, building community, and spreading happiness in everything we do.
Why Work at The Wyvern School?
- A warm, inclusive, and values-driven environment
- Thorough induction and training programme
- On-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities to gain qualifications
- Staff wellbeing support, including:
- Confidential counselling service
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing app with access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy
Important Information
This role is subject to an online check and enhanced DBS clearance.
Shortlisting is based solely on your application form—please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.
If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted with full interview details.
If you haven’t heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.