Learning Support Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Cross Keys Learning, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-6149-36S
• Posted:19/03/2026
• Pay:£17,000 - £19,500
• Start Date:1st June 2026
• App Close Date:16/04/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:27th April 2026

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person(s) to join our staff team at Cross Keys Learning in St Peter's, Broadstairs who will our SEN support students. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can relate to students who have struggled within a mainstream setting and need a more nurturing environment.

Applicants must be able to work collaboratively and have some prior experience of working with children or young adults.  Experience of working with young people with SEN would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

Key Purpose of the Job  

• Be part of the whole school team working to promote the best possible outcomes for our students in terms of their wellbeing, academic and personal development.
• Support pupils with special educational needs in lessons with their academic development and learning behaviours.
• Deliver interventions to students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with the setting and reviewing of targets for students based on their individual need.
• Support teaching staff with lesson delivery and planning.

As a small school with a strong nurturing focus the key asset of our staff is the understanding of each individual pupil's educational need and working together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our students.

We are happy to consider applications for part-time hours.

Early applications will be considered for interview as soon as they are submitted.

Cross Keys Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect ALL staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safer recruitment means the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, and full reference checks with previous employers will be conducted.

Information about the school

Cross Keys Learning is a small independent school for SEN students (aged 11 to 17), where both high levels of academic progress and personal development for students is consistently strived for. We are situated in both Broadstairs and Womenswold. We take great pride in creating a warm and friendly environment and a positive culture for learning so that our students are given opportunities to excel. We place great emphasis on the social and emotional development of our students, alongside the encouragement of a love for learning so they can achieve their full potential academically and are ready for the world beyond. High emphasis is placed on student and staff well-being to make Cross Keys Learning a great place to both learn, and work.

We are an established and well-respected provision, rated GOOD by Ofsted and on a journey to improve further. Our provision is designed to offer learning within small groups (5-8 per group) and we offer a broad and balanced curriculum.

Our student cohort includes a diverse range of needs, and our approach reflects this. We support:

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or social and communication difficulties, who may require structured support and consistent routines

Students experiencing high levels of school-based anxiety or school refusal

Students significantly behind age-related expectations (ARE), due to cognitive needs or disrupted/negative school experiences, who benefit from a tailored or alternative curriculum

Students with low self-esteem or confidence, particularly around learning, who require positive relationships, encouragement, and a nurturing environment to rebuild their self-belief

Our role is to create an inclusive, adaptive learning environment that meets these individual needs and promotes progress, wellbeing, and engagement where all students are listened to and their needs are truly heard. By fostering personal growth and development, we aim to empower our students to thrive both in school and in life, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, resilience, and independence needed to succeed in a changing world.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Steve Fuller
• Address:Dane Valley Rd, St Peter's, Broadstairs, CT10 3JJ
• Telephone: 07884144625
• Email: steve.fuller@kms.kent.sch.uk

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• Learning Support Assistant JD