Ref: SENTVLSAKB

Learning Support Assistant

Location: Gravesham
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: From £85 per day
Key Stage: Secondary
Posted: June 2026
End Date: 15th October 2025

We are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive individual to support students in a mainstream secondary school.  

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND.
  • Work as a whole classroom assistant to support the teacher.
  • Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.
  • Foster positive relationships to promote confidence, independence and wellbeing.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and families.
  • Contribute to EHCP reviews, behaviour plans and learning targets.

We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based or otherwise).
  • A calm, empathetic and patient approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE/NVQ Level 2/3, or willingness to train).

We Offer:

  • A supportive consultant.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
  • The chance to make a real, lasting impact on young lives.
  • Potential permanent contract.

Apply Now

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