Learning Support Assistant - Full-time

OneSchool Global UK, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6104-87S
• Posted:27/11/2025
• Pay:£17,550 to £24,000 per annum TTO actual
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:22/12/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 5th Jan 2026

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JOB PURPOSE

• To support learning and teaching across the curriculum, particularly for pupils with SEND.
• To assist in planning, review and delivery of the curriculum (either as individuals or in small groups) and to assist in pupil health, safety, welfare and emotional and behavioural support
• To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve joint-planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups, or short term for whole classes across all year groups in the school (Years 3-13). Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development will be integral to this role
• To ensure that SEND support is happening within the context of the school’s Self-Directed Learning Philosophy
• To engage in active participation in all staff meetings and CPD

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher. Could include promoting increased attention and staying on task; helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence
• Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in pupils and report these to the teacher
• Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set
• Accompany pupils as directed and supervised by the responsible teacher within school and on educational visits/trips, in accordance with guidance on School Journeys
• Assist with the supervision of pupils, e.g. as they arrive/leave the class and at break time and when required at lunchtime
• Have an understanding of special educational needs as defined in the SEN Code of Practise
• Support individuals or groups of pupils during independent/group work (e.g. explaining tasks, reinforcing key objectives, concepts of vocabulary; using practical apparatus; supporting less able pupils, extending/challenging the more able; assisting in keeping pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged)
• Assist pupils in the development of communication skills including role play activity
• Assist in personal, social and emotional development of pupils and in the development of self-esteem
• Monitor and provide for the general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including accompanying small groups of pupils on short trips off the school premises, under the supervision of the responsible teacher, in accordance with the appropriate risk assessment and LA guidance
• Use specialist knowledge, experience, training to provide appropriate support to pupils

GENERAL DUTIES

• To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time, commensurate with the role
• Uphold and promulgate the OSG UK ethos within all areas of responsibility
• Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of One School Global.
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the OSG Equal Opportunity Policy
• Comply with and support the implementation of all School and OneSchool Global UK policies
• To adhere to Health & Safety Policies and ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
• To work with due regard to confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection, encouraging others to do the same

Information about the school

OneSchool UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progress networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.

OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus (formerly Focus School Linton Park Campus) is an independent, all-through, co-educational, non-selective school for children aged 7-18. It has a strong Christian ethos and there are 195 pupils on its roll. Linton Park is situated in Maidstone, Kent. The school was established on its current site in 2008 in purpose-built accommodation, which has been further developed since including a new state-of-the-art Learning Centre for Primary students.

Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus? Modern, cutting-edge facilities in bright, clean, fully resourced, purpose-built accommodation. Friendly, supportive working environment with a real sense of family. Professionally supportive structure which gives a sense of value and purpose to every member of staff whatever their role, enabling meaningful continual professional development. Beautiful setting in the leafy Kent countryside with easy access routes to London and the rest of the UK. Students who value a top-class education and are engaged and interested in lessons, wrapped around by a parent and wider community group who appreciate the efforts of their staff. In a national Education Picture where teachers often feel as if they are painting walls, a chance to create an educational work of art where there is time, space and opportunity to work on the fine detail. Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Campus Principal: Mrs Keryn van der Westhuizen

Number of Campus Staff: 28

Number of Students: 169

Vision & Values:

“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”

In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:

Integrity - uprightness and honesty; Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community; Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority; Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment; Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Keryn Westhuizen- Campus Principal- keryn.westhuizen@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ms Sophie Wells
• Address:Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent , ME17 4HT
• Telephone: 03000 700507
• Email: maidstone@uk.oneschoolglobal.com