Learning Support Assistants
Kings Ash Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: The standard hours for this role are 33.5 hours per week. Variations to working hours may be discussed at interview for the right candidate.
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC
Actual salary
- £19,700 - £21,997 for hours 33.5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting children at the very start of their learning journey?Kings Ash Academy is looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our welcoming and inclusive primary school community.
We have various positions available, including fixed-term and casual roles, based within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support class teachers with the teaching, learning, and welfare of pupils in the EYFS phase.
- Work closely with children, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional educational needs.
- Help to create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
The standard hours for this role are 33.5 hours per week. Variations to working hours may be discussed at interview for the right candidate.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Have a positive, proactive, and caring approach to working with young children.
- Be able to support pupils with a range of additional educational needs.
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be committed to promoting high standards of behaviour, care, and learning.
Why Join Kings Ash Academy?
- Be part of a happy, supportive, and inclusive school community.
- Access unlimited professional development through the Thinking Schools Academy Trust.
- Work in a modern, engaging environment that inspires learning.
- Make a meaningful difference to children’s academic and personal development.
Kings Ash Academy is a thriving school where every child is encouraged to aim high and achieve their true potential. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role supporting our youngest learners, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development with a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend:Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Kings Ash Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 333 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Ash Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Kings Ash Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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