Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate, organized, and professional Learning Support Assistant to collaborate with a Year 7 student who has speech, language, and communication needs, while also playing an active role in the broader Learning Support Department. This position entails facilitating the student’s academic, social, and personal growth according to their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), providing additional help to other students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as needed, and assisting with the administrative and organizational responsibilities that ensure the department operates smoothly.

The ideal candidate will possess a sincere enthusiasm for education and a dedication to fostering the development of our students, as well as contributing to the overall objectives of the Learning Support Department.

Key responsibilities include delivering personalized support to this student during lessons, addressing their individual learning and organizational requirements, and extending support to other students with SEND when necessary. The role will also encompass various administrative duties within the department to help maintain effective Learning Support operations.

Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, strong literacy and numeracy abilities suited for a secondary school setting, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work collaboratively and adaptively as part of a dynamic departmental team.

Hours of Work: We are open to considering both full-time and part-time options (25 hours per week), during term time only. Support is needed from 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

For inquiries related to this position, please reach out via email to recruitment@kgs.org.uk.

For additional details and to submit your application, please visit our vacancies page by clicking the Apply button.

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday, 20th April 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and conduct interviews at any time; therefore, we encourage early applications.

Applications must be made by completing the KGS application form along with a covering letter. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of the application form.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted to uncover any past or present incidents or issues that may impact your suitability to work with children and fulfill this role. This aligns with the guidance provided in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Be assured that this online search will only review publicly available information and will focus on matters relevant to your suitability for working with children and/or in a school context. Any issues identified will not automatically disqualify you from employment at this school.

Kingston Grammar School is devoted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening for the position, which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).