SEND Learning Support Assistant

Holly Lodge Primary Academy, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5PX

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 March 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 March 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: £17,642 - £19,252 actual (£23,838 - 26,014 FTE)

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

Holly Lodge Primary Academy

SEND Learning Support Assistant

31.25 hours per week / Temporary contract / Term time Including INSET days

Salary: £23,838 - 26,014 FTE (actual salary £17,642 - £19,252 pro rata per annum)

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

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

Roles and responsibilities:

• Support two pupils in Year 2 with EHCPs

• Maintain records for pupils showing progress against key targets

• Liaise with class teachers to ensure best outcomes for pupils

• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Be patient, supportive, enthusiastic & motivated

• Be a Team player with excellent organisational skills

• Love working with children & are passionate about inclusion

• Be dedicated to safeguarding all children in our care

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

Please contact Gemma Golland on O1252 984930 for more information or to apply, please visit The Kite Academy trust careers page. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16th April 2026

Interviews to be held: w/c 20th April 2026

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 post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check. Applicants must hold the Right to work in the UK.

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 Holly Lodge Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holly Lodge Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-lodge-primary-academy

Holly Lodge is set in Ash Vale in a suburban community which is happy, caring and inclusive. Learning is fun at Holly Lodge; our curriculum is vibrant and exciting! The staff deliver lessons that promote thinking by inquisitive minds. Our curriculum includes specialised P.E, French and learning in our extensive outdoor area. Support is provided by parents and the local community which includes a very active PTA and supportive Governing Body. We strive to ensure our environment is safe and one where each child can reach his or her full potential.

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