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Senior Learning Support Assistant - Full-time

The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4528-381S
  • Posted:07/07/2026
  • Pay:KS C
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:15/07/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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SENIOR LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Permanent – Term Time 

The Norton Knatchbull School is looking for a Senior Learning Support Assistant.  This is a permanent position for 35 hours a week, term time only plus 2 INSET days. Salary is KS C - £26,956 FTE / £21,982.62 pro-rata.  The successful candidate will have experience working 1 to 1 with students within a secondary school environment and ideally will have a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification. You will be skilled at engaging and motivating pupils who find learning a challenge and have a good understanding of specific learning difficulties including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. 

An ability to interact positively with a wide range of people, including teachers, support staff, parents and students aged 11 to 18, are essential. 

Deadline for applications:  9am – Wednesday 15th July 2026.  

Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter. 

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. 

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.  It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit.  To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark and has also secured UK Feminista recognition, achieving Silver accreditation. 

All new recruits to our team will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme. 

The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

 

Information about the school

The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catriona Dunton
  • Address:Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
  • Telephone: 01233 620045
  • Email: cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.