Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,920 - £26,014 FTE (actual £17,641 - £20,022)

Learning Support Assistant (SEND) job summary

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Full Time 32.5 hours / temporary contract / Term time Including INSET days

Salary: £22,920 - £26,014 FTE (actual salary £17,641 - £20,022 pro rata per annum)

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

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in 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

• Support children who have an EHCP in place

• 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 for for more information please visit the Kite Academy Trust Careers page.

Closing date for applications: Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews to be held: shortly following the closing date

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

The Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, satisfactory employment references and online searches. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

We are an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. Guided by our values—positivity, respect, integrity, resilience, and aspiration—we are committed to creating a fair and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and help make a difference in the communities we serve.

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 Hale Nursery & Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 256 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hale Nursery & Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hale-nursery-primary-academy

Hale Nursery and Primary Academy is a warm and friendly school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We can offer you a dedicated and friendly staff team; training opportunities in key skills and children who enjoy learning and are positive about their school.

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