Learning Support Assistant - Temporary

Herne Bay Junior School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5206-198S
• Posted:29/10/2025
• Pay:Kent Range A - £24,513 FTE (pro-rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:12/11/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:18th November 2025

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We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible team player to join us at Herne Bay Junior School as a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for Key Stage 2 pupils.  You will be joining a caring and hardworking team in a school where CPD, well-being and career progression are fully supported.

The person appointed needs to have good communication skills and be self-motivated to use their own initiative to deliver 1:1 or small group support as needed. The successful candidate will take time to develop a relationship with the children and adults to ensure school is safe environment where all can learn. Training for specific interventions will be given along with regular guidance from the class teacher and SENCO. 

The position will involve working alongside pupils with specific learning and behaviour needs, in and out of the classroom, by implementing programmes of support designed to meet the pupil's needs. We want staff to develop a positive relationship with the children as this is critical in supporting their needs and learning. The successful candidate would be expected to engage in fun activities to secure this, providing a positive environment for pupils. We seek a patient, kind adult who understands the need for a fresh start each day.

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant, who has experience and associated training to support a child with complex behaviour needs and cognitive difficulties related to literacy and numeracy. You need to have experience of working in KS1/KS2 and be able to demonstrate previous success in working with special needs pupils in an educational setting. Most importantly you will be able to relate well to children. The ideal candidate should also have experience of liaising closely with the class teacher, the SENCO, other support staff and the child’s family.

The post is temporary, in the first insatnce, until 31st August 2026. 

We strongly recommend that you call the school prior to application where our SENCO will offer an informal chat and be able to answer any questions you might have.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Herne Bay Junior School sits at the heart of the town, serving a diverse community of children with unique experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an education that reflects and responds to those experiences—personalised, inclusive, and rooted in care.

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, and emotionally supported. A strong sense of well-being, belonging, and self-awareness is essential for growth. We place equal value on academic progress and personal development, knowing that success in life depends on more than just exam results.

Our responsibility is to prepare pupils not only for the next stage of education, but for life. We aim to equip them with the knowledge, skills, character, and ambition, to lead lives that are safe, happy, and purposeful. We want every child to believe in themselves, to value learning, and to understand their place in the world.

We are an inclusive school. Every child—regardless of background, ability, or need—is welcomed and supported. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in sport, or through personal development, we ensure that all pupils have opportunities to succeed and shine.

Relationships are central to our ethos. We manage behaviour through connection, consistency, and compassion—modelling and supporting positive choices rather than punishing mistakes. We help children build respectful relationships and take responsibility for their actions.

We value respect, kindness, fairness, and empathy. We help pupils understand their rights and responsibilities, and encourage them to contribute positively to their home, school, local and national communities.

We recognise that we are one part of a child’s broader educational journey. Our goal is to prepare them not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond school—instilling a love of learning and a commitment to values that will serve them and society throughout their lives.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Hall - Business Manager
• Address:Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA
• Telephone: (01227) 374608
• Email: finance@hernebay-jun.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 741055

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