Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Permanent, 30hrs Per Week, Term-Time Only (39 Weeks)

Scale 4, Point 9 - 12: 26,409 - 27,711 (Actual Salary: 18,615 - 19,533.79)

Starting Date - September 2025

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate with experience of working with students who have Special Educational Needs who will support pupils, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress.


The Kimberley School enjoys an excellent reputation for our work with students with a Special Educational Need or Disability. The role is an exciting chance for you to work within an outstanding Learning Support Team and to make a positive difference to vulnerable young people.


In a challenging educational and financial context, we are determined to take every possible step to enable all students with a special educational need or disability to enjoy school and make good progress in all subjects. Our students are lucky to be served by a dedicated, hard-working and highly professional Learning Support team. This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within this team. The successful candidate will also enjoy the support and expertise of our experienced Learning Support colleagues and will be led by our own highly experienced SEND Co-ordinator

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you would like further information about the school or to arrange a visit, please telephone or email Mrs Bellamy in the school office on 0115 938 7000 or

w.bellamy@kimberleyschool.co.uk


The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.


We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Friday 6th June 2025

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 10

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June 2025.