The Grove Primary Academy
Learning Support Assistant
Permanent Contract
To start September 2026
4 days per week / 26 hours / Term time Including INSET days
Salary: Kite Band 1 - £23,859 - £26,014 FTE (actual salary £14,691 - £16,018 pro rata per annum)
Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team and work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide high-quality support pupils within our Academy.
Key Roles and responsibilities:
· To support teachers in providing for the education and welfare of all children in the academy, taking account of their needs
· Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extracurricular activities
· Show professionalism by having proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the academy
· Consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues
The Ideal candidate will:
· Be kind, caring and patient
· Have some experience in supporting children who have additional needs
· Be enthusiastic and have a genuine passion for motivating children to be their best
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
To apply, please complete an online application form at Kite Academy Trust - Careers or contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer at [email protected] for further details.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Interviews: Shortly following this date
Start: September 2026
Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: £14,691.00-£16,018.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
