Job Description

POST TITLE

Learning Support Assistant - Secondary phase

HOURS OF WORK

32.5 hours per week, either 8.15am-3.15pm or 9.00am-4.00pm. Monday to Friday.

Term time only plus 2 days.

SALARY SCALE:

KGA Band 1, points 1-2:

FTE 23,473pa-23,656pa plus 706pa Outer London Fringe pro rata.

Actual gross salary 18,052pa-18,189pa (inc. OLF)

Start date: September 2025

We are looking for passionate, talented and collegiate practitioners to join our dedicated team working within the Learning Support Department at King's Academy Binfield - Secondary Phase.

The successful candidates will be part of a team of Learning Support Assistants led by our SENDCo, who will share and learn from one another as the academy grows.

Our new Learning Support Assistant will work with students on both a 1:1 basis and with small groups, as well as supporting within the classroom. Experience of working with students with Specific Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and ASD would be an advantage although not essential. They will share the academy's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve, whatever it takes.

Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure. There is an expectation of a willingness to contribute to the wider life of King's Academy Binfield (KAB) and King's Academy Oakwood (KAO).

What we offer:

Free on-site parking Eye care policy Staff awards and gift card nominations Staff social events Employee Assistance/Wellbeing Scheme Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training - opportunities for growth Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
King's Academy Binfield opened its doors, in superb new buildings, to secondary students in September 2018 and to primary in 2019. We have grown year on year, with the schools now operating from nursery to Year 13.

KAB and KAO are part of the King's Group Academies MAT led by a team of former and current Ofsted 'outstanding' head teachers and Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMI).

King's Academy Binfield and King's Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, at: amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk

A full job description, person specification and our application form can be found on our website: www.kgabinfield.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms

(not CVs)

should be submitted to Amber Walker at the email above or by post to: Amber Walker, King's Academy Binfield, St. George's Park , Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FS

by 9am on Friday 15th August 2024.

Candidates with strong applications will be invited in for interview as they are received so this position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,179.00-24,362.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: Kings/SECLSA
Expected start date: 02/09/2025