Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Brune Park, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after completed Safer Recruitment checks

• Closing date

  17 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,116.00 - £22,477.00 Annually (Actual) £25,614 full time equivalent KGA Band 3 (Point 3 – 4)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive?

KGA Brune Park is looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, wellbeing and inclusion, helping them to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

Working alongside teaching staff and the SEND team, you will provide support to individual pupils and small groups, helping them to access lessons, understand instructions, develop their skills and make progress.

About the role

You will:

• Support pupils with SEND, including pupils with an EHCP, across the four areas of need.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and deliver agreed interventions.
• Support pupils in mainstream lessons and adapted curriculum provision.
• Help pupils to organise themselves and access learning materials and resources.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes to learning.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Support agreed break, lunchtime and transition arrangements.
• Observe and report concerns relating to pupil progress, behaviour or wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Contribute to meetings, EHCP annual reviews and intervention reviews where required.
• Support examination access arrangements following appropriate training.
• Participate in training and professional development.

About you

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient, reliable and flexible, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people.

You will have:

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and inclusive practice.
• The ability to support learning under the direction of teaching staff.
• Good communication, organisation and basic IT skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to pupil wellbeing, inclusion and developing independence.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and safeguarding.

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND, either individually or in small groups, would be desirable, as would a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training in learning, communication or social and emotional interventions.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' education and wider wellbeing. You will work as part of a supportive team, with opportunities to develop your skills through training, professional development and experience within the SEND environment.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to help young people access learning, overcome barriers and become more confident and independent learners.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and believe you have the patience, compassion and commitment needed to support our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

King’s Group Academies is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

King’s Group Academies is committed to equality of opportunity.

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

King’s Group Academies is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Our recruitment has safeguarding at the heart of the process. We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

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 King's Academy Brune Park

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Brune Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-academy-brune-park

Our Journey of Improvement
King’s Academy Brune Park is on a determined journey of rapid improvement, resolutely focused on achieving excellence in all aspects of school life. This unwavering commitment means we are dedicated to:

. Teaching Quality: We ensure high-quality instruction in every classroom, delivered by passionate, skilled, and continuously developing educators who are committed to bringing out the best in every child.

. Student Outcomes: Our goal is to help every child achieve their full academic potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful future, whether that’s in further education, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

. Behaviour: We foster a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment where high expectations for conduct are clear, allowing all students to focus on their learning and personal growth without disruption.

. Pastoral Care: We provide comprehensive and individualised support for your child’s well-being. Our dedicated pastoral team ensures that every student feels valued, cared for, and has the necessary guidance to navigate their school journey successfully.

Our dedication to robust professional development for all our staff means we are fostering a culture of consistent, high-quality teaching and practice across the school. We believe that by continuously investing in our staff, we are directly investing in your child’s future and ensuring they receive the best possible education.

We are incredibly excited about the significant progress we are making and the bright future ahead for King’s Academy Brune Park. We invite you to explore our website further to learn more about our vibrant and inclusive school community and all that we have to offer.

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