Learning Support Assistants

Are you passionate about supporting children at the very start of their learning journey? Kings Ash Academy is looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our welcoming and inclusive primary school community.

We have various positions available, including fixed-term and casual roles, based within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support class teachers with the teaching, learning, and welfare of pupils in the EYFS phase.
• Work closely with children, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional educational needs.
• Help to create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

The standard hours for this role are 33.5 hours per week. Variations to working hours may be discussed at interview for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have a positive, proactive, and caring approach to working with young children.
• Be able to support pupils with a range of additional educational needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to promoting high standards of behaviour, care, and learning.

Why Join Kings Ash Academy?

• Be part of a happy, supportive, and inclusive school community.
• Access unlimited professional development through the Thinking Schools Academy Trust.
• Work in a modern, engaging environment that inspires learning.
• Make a meaningful difference to children’s academic and personal development.

Kings Ash Academy is a thriving school where every child is encouraged to aim high and achieve their true potential. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role supporting our youngest learners, we would love to hear from you.

Our School

Kings Ash Academy is a happy, inclusive, and thriving school committed to providing a supportive environment for both our students and staff. We work closely with our parents and the wider community to ensure our students have every opportunity to reach their full potential. From our high-quality Nursery provision to Key Stage 2, we foster a love of learning, personal growth, and academic achievement in a safe and nurturing environment.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we offer unlimited professional development opportunities to help our staff grow and achieve their career goals. We believe in investing in our team because when we support our staff, we create a stronger, more successful school community.

Our broad, balanced, and creative curriculum encourages independent thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills, preparing our children to thrive both academically and personally. At Kings Ash Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, aspire, and achieve their highest potential.

Click here to learn more about our school and vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff: 

• CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development with a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Emma Varney (Office Manager) via email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation about the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]