LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Company: Charles Darwin School
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Location: Westerham
Job Description:

Job Role

Learning support assistant or cover supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils with a range of special educational needs within the classroom, in small groups or individually.
  • Assist with teaching tasks under the direction of teaching staff.
  • Support proactive learning during break and lunch, and undertake additional separately paid duties when required.
  • Work full-time 36 hours per week, 8:00‑4:00 Monday‑Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year).
  • Undergo a full enhanced DBS check and retain eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

  • Good English and maths (GCSE equivalent grade C or above).
  • Confidence working with IT.
  • Experience working with students with special educational needs, particularly ASD and ADHD, is an advantage.
  • Knowledge or training in SEND is beneficial (not essential).

Benefits

  • Free on‑site parking.
  • Free tea/coffee at break.
  • Child‑care vouchers.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free flu vaccinations.
  • Off‑site recreational and residential trips, including an annual ski trip.

Contract & Pay

Permanent contract. Salary: Scale 1, point 3 of the NJC Outer London pay scale – £24,387 per annum (pay award pending). Eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026