Learning Support Assistant SEND - Term Time

Hampton Primary School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-2264-258S
• Posted:01/06/2026
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:12/06/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC

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A popular and thriving primary school is seeking to appoint a SEND Learning Support Assistant for 28.75 hours per week to support pupils in our Woodland Class provision, the school’s internal specialist setting for children with complex SEND.

This is a temporary position, to be reviewed in August 2027 subject to funding. The role is Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm (less a 45-minute unpaid break), term-time only. The position is paid at KSB (£26,822 FTE / £13.90 per hour). The pro-rata pay is approximately £17,700.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, flexible and resilient individual to join our friendly and supportive team. This role involves supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including communication, sensory and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and independence within a structured, inclusive and nurturing SEND-focused environment.

Applicants will need to demonstrate high standards of professionalism, including motivation, reliability, punctuality, presentation and teamwork. The ability to follow direction is essential, alongside the confidence to use initiative when responding to pupils’ individual needs throughout the school day.

Experience of working with children with SEND is essential, ideally within a specialist or complex needs setting. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in supporting teaching and learning.

In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, complimentary refreshments, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a free annual flu vaccination, access to Kent Rewards, and up to 6 wellbeing/reward days per annum.

A full job description is available to download.

Hampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Online checks may also be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Information about the school

We are a large and successful primary school, which converted to a stand alone Academy in April 2012. We operate under Hampton Collaborative Trust allowing the freedom to grow and develop with our community needs at the forefront of all decisions.

We are an inclusive, caring and constantly improving school with an exceptionally strong collaborative staff team. Our current roll is 670 children with 3 classes per year group, group teaching in KS2 to facilitate smaller class provision, a purpose built on-site nursery and a strong Well-Being Team, FLO, Play Therapist and Emotional Well-Being practitioner to provide the support and nurture for our most vulnerable children.

Hampton has its own additional learning environment for identified children typically with EHCPs to support their access to the curriculum as well as supporting their emotional and social development.

Our current SEND is 15% and we are constantly signposted within the local authority for our excellent SEND provision. We are also incredibly excited to be in the process of developing an ASC SRP provision to further support and nurture our SEND children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jacquie Evans, Office Manager
• Address:Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB
• Telephone: (01227) 372159
• Email: office@hampton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 741549

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Learning Support Assistant SEND Job Description