SEN Learning Support Assistant (Mornings)

Kingswood Primary School, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7EA

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,330.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Learning Support Assistant (Mornings) job summary

Kingswood Primary School is looking to appoint an SEN Learning Support Assistant to work one to one with a child with additional learning needs. This is a fixed term role that is initially expected to end on 17 July 2026, however, the role may be extended subject to external funding and the child remaining at the school.

We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who will contribute to this ethos and will be proactive in moving our school forward.

The successful candidate will:

• have a good level of general educational qualifications
• have an interest in special educational needs
• have an understanding of learning and be able to contribute to assessment and planning
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment

In addition you will:

• have lots of energy and patience
• demonstrate good communication skills
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work effectively within a committed team of TAs and Teachers
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

In return, we can offer:

• an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• positive and supportive parents
• opportunities for professional growth
• membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support initiatives

Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact the Kingswood Primary School Headteacher if you would like to discuss the role in more depth.

This is a part time term time role working Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 12.15pm, 17.5 hours per week over 38 weeks per annum. The pro rata starting salary is £9,913 (£24,330 FTE).

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April 2026 at 9am, however, please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Kingswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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 Kingswood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingswood-primary-school-tadworth

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