Learning Support Assistant

The Grove Primary Academy, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PG

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  8 July 2026

• Closing date

  19 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual: £14,691 - £16,034 (£23,859 - £26,041 FTE)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

The Grove Primary Academy

Learning Support Assistant

Permanent Contract

To start September 2026

4 days per week / 26 hours / Term time Including INSET days

Salary: Kite Band 1 - £23,859 - £26,014 FTE (actual salary £14,691 - £16,018 pro rata per annum)

Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team and work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide high-quality support pupils within our Academy.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their needs

• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities

• Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy

• Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues

The Ideal candidate will:

• Be kind, caring and patient

• Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs

• Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best

We Offer:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme

• Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)

• A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as Happy, motivated children

• An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)

• Opportunities for Training and Progression

To apply, please complete an online application form at Kite Academy Trust - Careers or contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer at recruitmentATkite.academy for further details.

Application process:

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Interviews: Shortly following this date

Start: September 2026

Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.

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

The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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 The Grove Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Grove Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grove-primary-academy

Ours is a vibrant, exciting academy where close partnerships thrive in a nurturing and aspirational environment. Our pupils have positive attitudes to learning and show tremendous care and respect for one another. Our staff team is committed to making a real difference to our children for whom we aim to give the very best possible start to their education, developing personal aspiration and a lifelong love of learning. We aim for every child to achieve beyond that which they believe possible. Working closely with parents, we make sure that pupils are happy and that they are achieving success in all areas of academy life. We have extensive and beautiful grounds and a resource-rich indoor learning environment. We take great pride in our lovely academy. Do come and see for yourself!

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