1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a Child in Year 8 (Fixed Term Contract Until 31St August 2027) - Fixed Term

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

• Ref:KCC886-6016-358S
• Posted:25/06/2026
• Pay:£26,436.80 to £27,800.73 FTE
• Start Date:01/09/2026
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC

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1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a child in Year 8 (Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027)

32 hours per week – working pattern to be confirmed.

St Michael's term time plus INSET days (total 34 weeks per annum).

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will assist and provide 1:1 support to one of our wonderful children with additional needs, who is moving into Year 8 in September.

The successful candidate will have experience and a natural affinity in working with children, especially those with SEND, preferably on a 1 to 1 basis, with a particular focus on social and emotional mental health, a commitment to helping provide an inclusive education and passionate about improving the outcomes for all students. Ideally, they will hold a an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

They will be kind, caring and confident with the ability to quickly assess the child’s needs, working closely with the Teachers and the Learning Development Team to ensure that the child’s needs are met at every level. They will follow recommendations from various health care professionals and incorporate these into the school day, feeding back to the Class Teacher, Learning Development Team and Senior Leadership Team when necessary.

This post is linked with the pupil and is classed as fixed term as it will end when the child leaves the school.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date.

Starting salary is £16,049.17 per annum (FTE £26,436.80 per annum). 

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Information about the school

St Michael’s is academically successful while remaining proud of its non‑selective, inclusive ethos and strong sense of community. Our academic and co‑curricular provision ensures that children flourish.

Our purpose‑built Pre‑Prep, with specialist spaces and wraparound care, provides a stimulating start to school life. The Early Years (Nursery to Reception) offer a nurturing foundation before pupils move into Years 1 and 2.

From Year 3, pupils join the Prep and benefit from excellent facilities and increased specialist teaching. Subject expertise grows progressively, with a more structured specialist model from Year 5, ensuring pupils are well prepared - academically, personally and organisationally - for senior school.

Our St Michael’s Learning Behaviours - Creativity, Independence, Resilience, Collaboration and Engagement - are introduced from Reception and embedded throughout the curriculum.

St Michael’s is a standalone independent prep school governed by a Board of Governors responsible for strategic oversight. Day‑to‑day operational management is delegated to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Board brings a breadth of professional expertise from sectors including law, finance, HR, engineering and education, providing strong, knowledgeable governance for the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Blakiston
• Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
• Telephone: 01959 522137
• Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01959 522137

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• 1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant - Job Description - June 2026
• 1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant - Person Specification - June 2026
• St. Michael's overview