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1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

Herne Bay Junior School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-5206-152S
  • Posted:03/12/2019
  • Pay:KR3 £17,365 - £17,411 (pro rata)
  • Start Date:January 2020
  • App Close Date:13/12/2019 at 08:00
  • Interviews:17th December 2019

Advert

We are looking for a dedicated, flexible team player to join us at Herne Bay Junior School as a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 2 pupil.  

You will be joining a highly supportive and hardworking team. The person appointed needs to have good communication skills and be self-motivated to be able to use their own initiative to deliver 1:1 support as needed. Training for specific interventions will be given.

The position will involve working with a pupil with specific learning and behaviour needs on a one to one basis and at times within small groups. The role will be based in and out of the classroom and will involve implementing programmes of support designed specifically to meet the pupil’s needs.   

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant, who has experience and associated training to support a child with complex behaviour needs and cognitive difficulties related to literacy and numeracy.

You need to have experience of working in KS1/KS2 and be able to demonstrate previous success in working with special needs pupils in an educational setting.  Most importantly you will be able to relate well to young children.  The ideal candidate should also have experience of liaising closely with the class teacher, the SENCO, other support staff and the child’s family.

The post is fixed term, as it is dependent upon the named pupil’s continued attendance at this school. 

We strongly recommend that you visit the school prior to application where our Deputy Headteacher, Lead for Inclusion, will offer a tour alongside sharing appropriate and relevant information about the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Herne Bay Junior School sits at the heart of the town, serving a diverse community of children with unique experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an education that reflects and responds to those experiences—personalised, inclusive, and rooted in care.

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, and emotionally supported. A strong sense of well-being, belonging, and self-awareness is essential for growth. We place equal value on academic progress and personal development, knowing that success in life depends on more than just exam results.

Our responsibility is to prepare pupils not only for the next stage of education, but for life. We aim to equip them with the knowledge, skills, character, and ambition, to lead lives that are safe, happy, and purposeful. We want every child to believe in themselves, to value learning, and to understand their place in the world.

We are an inclusive school. Every child—regardless of background, ability, or need—is welcomed and supported. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in sport, or through personal development, we ensure that all pupils have opportunities to succeed and shine.

Relationships are central to our ethos. We manage behaviour through connection, consistency, and compassion—modelling and supporting positive choices rather than punishing mistakes. We help children build respectful relationships and take responsibility for their actions.

We value respect, kindness, fairness, and empathy. We help pupils understand their rights and responsibilities, and encourage them to contribute positively to their home, school, local and national communities.

We recognise that we are one part of a child’s broader educational journey. Our goal is to prepare them not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond school—instilling a love of learning and a commitment to values that will serve them and society throughout their lives.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01227) 741055

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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.