Learning Support Assistant

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

31 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,325.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

Learning Support Assistant

Salary will be paid according to experience on AAT Grade C £- £26,956 - £27,765 (pro-rated to £22,325 - £22,995 actual per annum for 35 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, 38 weeks term time plus 1 week).

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to help students with a range of needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting individual students and small groups in lessons

Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour

Assisting with learning resources and classroom activities

Encouraging independence and confidence in students

We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people succeed. Previous experience in education or working with children is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

This would be an excellent opportunity for a graduate wishing to gain relevant experience or for those considering a career in teaching.

Staff well-being is a focus of the academy, and our staff benefit from free gym membership, a well maintained and resourced working environment and consideration of maintaining an effective work life balance.

Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children so an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 9:00 am

Interviews: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Creativity in Learning

Confidence to Achieve

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Knole Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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