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Learning Support Assistant - Full-time

Downsview Community Primary School, Swanley

  • Ref:KCC886-3896-138S
  • Posted:19/03/2025
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:April 2024 - Term 5
  • App Close Date:31/03/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Arranged upon application

Advert

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills to support young learners, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?

At Downsview Community Primary School, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support to pupils, particularly those with additional needs, in a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

What you’ll do:

  • Work 1:1 or with small groups of children to support learning, engagement, and development.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, ensuring every child can access the curriculum.
  • Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Provide emotional and social support to children, fostering their personal growth and wellbeing.

What we offer:

  • A supportive and friendly school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A rewarding role where you can have a real impact on children’s education and future.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Pay: Kent Range 3 (KR3)

If you're looking for a role where you can inspire, nurture, and help children succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

Information about the school

Downsview Community Primary School is an open, inclusive and welcoming school set in a semi-rural location in Swanley. We are a one form entry school with classes from Reception to Year 6. We are fortunate to be set in extensive grounds with lots of opportunities for outdoor learning and recreation.

We aim to provide the pupils in our care with learning, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Pupil and staff well-being is an ever-present priority for us. All children are given the support and care that they need to be successful, and all staff are encouraged to develop their roles through professional development opportunities.

All that we do is underpinned by our Downsview Values of Respect, Integrity, Kindness, Inclusivity, Aspiration and Resilience. These values equip our pupils with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to be successful in an ever-changing world.

We are an outward looking school that seeks to have a positive impact on our local community through building positive relationships with parents, carers and the local community. We aspire to support all members of the school community in order to create a positive environment in which our pupils can flourish.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 667468

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.