Learning Support Assistants - Fixed Term

Goat Lees Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3920-87S
• Posted:09/06/2026
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:22/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Monday 29 June 2026

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Are you a caring, energetic and committed practitioner who wants to make a real difference to children's lives?

If so, Goat Lees Primary School could have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking to appoint caring and committed LSAs to work either in Upper KS2 or our Nurture Provision supporting smaller groups of children with SEND.

This will be a fixed term post starting on 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 with the possibility this may be extended. Hours will be 32.5 per week, term time only, from 8:30am to 3:30pm daily, but to incorporate two additional Breakfast Club duties from 7:45am before school.  Additional hours may be available to support the delivery of our wide range of extra-curricular clubs after school, and extra Breakfast Club duties.

We need LSAs who are:

• adaptable and able to use their initiative to meet pupils' needs
• able to work as part of a team
• compassionate and understand the importance of pupil wellbeing
• enthusiastic about primary education and committed to improving outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds
• comfortable supporting children with a range of additional needs including SEND
• competent in basic English & Maths and confident to support learning activities across the curriculum

A further advantage, although not essential, as training can be provided, would be: 

• some involvement in a school setting, or a graduate considering a route into teaching and looking for hands on school experience
• knowledge of specific programmes or interventions including Speech, Language & Communication, Maths & English support, behaviour support

If you would like to visit our school over the next two weeks, please email: finance@goatlees.kent.sch.ukto make an appointment. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Goat Lees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Information about the school

Goat Lees is a friendly and fully subscribed one-form entry maintained primary school serving a mixed catchment area with a rich diversity of pupils. We pride ourselves on being a good school that embraces challenge and opportunity, in an inclusive setting. Our modern building has created a beautiful space in which to stimulate and inspire learning.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a learning environment that aims to be at the ‘Heart of the Community’. As a member of the CARE Foundation Trust, we work closely with nine other primary schools across the Ashford District to provide support and opportunities for collaboration across our schools.

We have won a number of awards for our environmental work and we are proud of the continued development of our outdoor learning spaces. The school community is committed to maintaining and improving our sustainability and this is very much part of the whole school ethos.

Our vision is to Inspire, Ignite, Engage, Nurture and Challenge every child. This is underpinned by our values of Pride, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Cathy Renwick
• Address:Goat Lees Primary School, Hurst Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9RR
• Telephone: 01233 630201
• Email: finance@goatlees.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• LSA Job Description