Learning Support Assistant - Temporary

Sundridge and Brasted CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3043-94S
• Posted:12/11/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme Pay Sale, KS A
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:26/11/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:4th December

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We are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support one of our children in KS1.  The position will be funded by Higher Needs Funding obtained to support this child.

Start date: 5th January 2026 or earlier

Days: Monday to Friday - term time only

Hours: 20 hours/week (mornings 8.30am-12.30pm)

Salary: Kent Scheme Pay Scale A (pro-rata for 20 hours/week and 38 weeks/year plus 28 days paid holiday)

Whilst experience is an advantage it is not essential. The role involves supporting a child in class to help them engage with their learning and school activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• truly enjoys working with children and is motivated by the belief all children have the ability to reach their full potential.
• is able to respond to children in a caring and professional manner.
• is able to think creatively when finding solutions and problem solving.
• can work effectively as part of a team.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references and an internet search for shortlisted candidates.

We highly recommend a tour of our lovely school. Please call us on 01959 562694 to make an appointment.

We look forward to meeting you!

Information about the school

We are a small Church of England School situated in the village of Sundridge, with approximately 75 children on roll, set in a beautiful part of Kent. We have a strong family ethos and value our close links with our parents, the wider community and local churches.

The school site is small but we have wonderful support from the community which allows us to go off site for PE lessons and Forest School throughout the year to fantastic site within close proximity to the school. We provide a wide range of pastoral support for our children and families in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fully experience school both inside and outside the classroom.

Sundridge & Brasted CE Primary School is part of the Darent Federation of Primary Schools. We work closely with other local schools and the Local Authority to ensure that we have the best practices in place to benefit our children and staff. We are also supported by a strong governing body.

Ofsted graded us as a GOOD school in October 2023: "This is a thoughtful, nurturing and inclusive school." "Every pupil is treated as an individual." "Pupils live up to the high expectations set by the school."

We strongly recommended visiting the school. Please contact the school office on office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk or 01959 562694 to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check on appointment, an internet search for shortlisted candidates and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Helen Prestage
• Address:Church Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6EA
• Telephone: (01959) 562694
• Email: office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification