Learning Support Assistant Scale 4, Point 9 - 12: £27,254 - £28,598 (Actual salary £20,770.54 - £21,794.82) Part Time - 32.42 hours per week, Term Time Only -39 weeks Start date: As soon as possible We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate with experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs who will support pupils, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress. The Kimberley School enjoys an excellent reputation for our work with students with a Special Educational Need or Disability. The role is an exciting chance for you to work within an outstanding Learning Support Team and to make a positive difference to vulnerable young people. In a challenging educational and financial context, we are determined to take every possible step to enable all students with a special educational need or disability to enjoy school and make good progress in all subjects. Our students are lucky to be served by a dedicated, hard-working and highly professional Learning Support team. This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within this team. The successful candidate will also enjoy the support and expertise of our experienced Learning Support colleagues and will be led by our own highly experienced SEND Co-ordinator. Here at The Kimberley School, we believe it is the right of every student to be able to do their best and nobody has the right to interfere with their learning. This is why there is a calm, work focused atmosphere around the school. Learning is at the very core of what we do and we want all students to enjoy it. The Student Council created The Kimberley Way which sets out the role that we expect all students to play in creating an atmosphere where everyone can be safe, happy and successful at the Kimberley School. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Wendy Watson, Leadership Support Team Leader, by email hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 26th February 2026. Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.