Job Description

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals at Burnt Ash Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support the learning journey of all children within the Additionally Resourced Provision, working with children with complex learning needs. What matters most is your passion for helping children to succeed and your commitment to enhancing children's educational journey.

About us

Burnt Ash Primary is a friendly, inclusive school where staff are passionate about our vision: caring about achievement for all. Burnt Ash is an innovative and stimulating place to work.


We pride ourselves on making learning irresistible and providing memorable experiences that nurture a love of learning and enable children to thrive. Children are highly engaged in their learning and demonstrate this through embedded positive learning behaviours; they achieve excellent academic standards. Our exciting curriculum is centered on a pedagogy of continuous provision and enquiry based learning, which allows our Burnt Ash Learners to grow.


We have a positive commitment to staff well-being and adopt a sensible, balanced approach to ensure that teachers' and LSA's time is used productively on things that matter.

What we offer:

A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity. High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children's independence and curiosity. Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours. Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school. Full access to a generous local government pension scheme and benefits. A positive commitment to staff well-being with wider benefits including; workload reduction, preferential school places after successful completion of the probationary period, access to free childcare and personal development.

As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, your role will involve:

Working with skilled teachers to support the delivery of high-quality classroom practice Supporting the learning journey of children with a range of complex needs including Autism, speech and language and early play skills. Delivering agreed Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, SCERTS, ELKAN and other programmes Contributing to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

What we are looking for:

Ideal candidates will bring a positive, flexible attitude and be adaptable to work across different areas of the school as needed A good standard of literacy and numeracy to effectively support teaching and learning in the classroom We value team players who show initiative, build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider school community We highly desire candidates with: Previous experience working with children across the primary age range is highly desirable. NVQ Level 3 is also desirable Relevant experience of working with children with SEND such as: Autism, developmental delay and other SEND across the primary age range and supporting sensory regulation difficulties Experience of delivering agreed Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, SCERTS, ELKAN and other programmes


Although, we welcome applications from both experienced and inexperienced candidates



Next steps

A school visit is essential

- we look forward to meeting applicants. Please call the school on 020 8697 2441 to arrange a visit.

Salary range:

BR5 (dependent on experience) 19,070 - 20,226 (FTE 24,608 - 26,100)

Closing date:

Thursday 9th October 2025

Interview date:

Week beginning 13th October

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates as applications are reviewed

Download the application form and send with a supporting statement to:

recruitment@burntashprimary.co.uk

Postal address:

Burnt Ash Primary School


Rangefield Road


BROMLEY


BR1 4QX

Safeguarding Notice

Burnt Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of necessary pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, pre-employment health clearance, checking qualifications and completing online searches. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.



Burnt Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our school safeguarding policy can be downloaded and read here: Burnt Ash Primary School - Policies

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Burnt Ash Academy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of staff and children, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our children and staff.


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