Learning Support Assistant
Burnt Ash Primary School, Bromley, Kent, BR1 4QX18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,522.00 - £25,703.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £19,777 - £19,917 39 weeks per year plus holiday pay
Learning Support Assistant job summary
School visits are essential. Please contact the school and ask to speak to the SENDCO for further information
020 8697 2441
What is the role?
The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support the delivery of high-quality classroom practice, provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, and contribute to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are deeply committed to supporting the learning and development of all children, with a strong belief in every child’s ability to succeed.
Ideal candidates will bring a positive, flexible attitude and be adaptable to work across different areas of the school as needed.
A good standard of literacy and numeracy is essential to effectively support teaching and learning in the classroom.
Previous experience working with children across the primary age range is highly desirable.
NVQ Level 3 is desirable although we welcome applications from both experienced and inexperienced candidates.
Having experience supporting children with SEND is also desirable
We value team players who show initiative, build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, and contribute positively to the wider school community.
The role requires someone who is reflective in their practice and continually looks for ways to improve outcomes for learners.
Proactive team players to contribute to a nurturing environment where children thrive.
We seek individuals committed to ongoing professional development and who are eager to grow in their role through training and feedback.
Maintaining confidentiality and upholding a high standard of professionalism is crucial.
We offer
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity.
High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children’s independence and curiosity.
Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours.
Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression
A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school.
Full access to generous local government pension scheme and benefits.
A positive commitment to staff well-being wider benefits including; workload reduction, preferential school places after successful completion of the probationary period, access to free childcare and personal development.
Safeguarding Notice
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, will be completed following a provisional offer of employment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Burnt Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our school safeguarding policy can be downloaded.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, Burnt Ash Academy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of staff and children, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our children and staff.
All applicants are expected to have read document ‘Job Applicant Privacy Notice’ (GDPR, May 2018)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Burnt Ash Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 430 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Burnt Ash Primary School website
Burnt Ash Primary is a friendly, inclusive school where staff are passionate about our vision: caring about achievement for all. Burnt Ash is an innovative and stimulating place to work.
We pride ourselves on making learning irresistible and providing memorable experiences that nurture a love of learning and enable children to thrive. Children are highly engaged in their learning and demonstrate this through embedded positive learning behaviours; they achieve excellent academic standards. Our exciting curriculum is centred on a pedagogy of continuous provision and enquiry based learning, which allows our Burnt Ash Learners to grow.
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