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Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy
SEND Learning Support Assistant
Full Time 32.5 hours / Temporary contract / Term time Including INSET days
Salary: £22,920 - £26,014 FTE
(Actual salary £17,641 - £20,022 pro rata per annum) depending on experience
Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?
We are looking to recruit a SEND Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in our Academy. You will support both individuals and small groups of children with their learning.
Roles and responsibilities:
•Support children who have an EHCP
•Maintain records for pupils showing progress against key targets
•Liaise with class teachers to ensure best outcomes for pupils
•Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
The ideal candidate will:
•Be patient, supportive, enthusiastic & motivated
•Be a Team player with excellent organisational skills
•Love working with children & are passionate about inclusion
•Be dedicated to safeguarding all children in our care
We Offer:
•Competitive salary & pension scheme
•Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)
•A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children
•An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
•Opportunities for Training and Progression
Please contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer on O1252 984930 for further information visit The Kite Academy Trust careers page.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th December 2025
Interviews to be held: Friday 19th December 2025
Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.
The Kite Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal responsibility to meet safeguarding duties
Safeguarding Statement
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.