Learning Support Assistant: Hearing Impairment Specialist - Term Time

Slade Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2155-280S
• Posted:16/06/2026
• Pay:KSA
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:25/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:30 June 2026

Advert

Grade: KSA 

Hours 8.30 – 3.30pm  Monday to Friday 

We are seeking to appoint a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to specialise in supporting pupils with a hearing impairment. 

At Slade, we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. We can offer you the opportunity to work with happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn, alongside a supportive team committed to high-quality education and inclusion. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff through excellent training and professional development opportunities, enabling you to grow and develop throughout your career with us. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and is motivated by helping them achieve their full potential.  

• Holds British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 qualification or above, or is willing to undertake training towards this qualification.  

• Can communicate effectively, professionally and confidentially with parents, carers and families.  

• Demonstrates creativity and initiative when solving problems and finding solutions.  

• Is caring, kind, approachable and respectful towards all members of the school community.  

• Works effectively as part of a team, including colleagues, parents and external agencies.  

• Is committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.  

We can offer you: 

• Hardworking, polite and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.  

• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment.  

• A dedicated and experienced staff team.  

• Excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.  

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in supporting pupils with hearing impairments.  

If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and would like to join our caring and committed school community, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children, with the Headteacher. 

Slade Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are conditional on receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, Occupational Health, DBS clearance and barred listing checks. 

Recruitment will only be made through Kent Teach and not through agencies at any time. 

Information about the school

Slade Primary School is nestled behind Tonbridge Castle, close to the Parish Church, the River Medway and the local park, which are all ideal resources for the school to use to inspire and motivate children.

We are a busy, friendly and popular two form entry school with 420 children on role. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision which caters for the needs of children with a severe to profound hearing loss with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

We have a warm and welcoming ethos with high expectations of all our children; aiming to be the best they can be in all aspects of school life. We teach through a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum that aims to inspire a life-long love of learning, which includes being able to offer all our children a wide range of extra-curriculum activities before and after school.

We are very proud to have our own Forest School at Slade. We recognise the importance of mental and physical well-being and, as well as connecting with nature, the Forest School experience offers multiple benefits. The holistic approach helps children develop many personal and social skills that can be difficult to teach in the classroom. We also have a designated space, called the Wobble Room, where our children can go when they are either feeling low or upset to help them get back into the green zone and in a good place to learn again.

We encourage all our staff to continuously improve their practice through training and development; to work together to be the best they can be to provide for our children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Please note, to ensure equality for all applicants, we are unable to accept applications and CVs forwarded directly to the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Viki Garrett
• Address:The Slade, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1HR
• Telephone: (01732) 350354
• Email: HR@slade.kent.sch.uk

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