SEN Learning Support Assistant

Folly Hill Infant Academy

1 : 1 Learning Support Assistant

Part-Time 11.25 hours / Temporary contract / 1pm – 3.15pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,920 - £25,305 FTE (actual salary £6,106 - £6,742 pro rata per annum)

Are you flexible, patient, caring and confident with children?

We are looking to recruit a 1 : 1 Learning Support Assistant to work alongside the teachers and other support staff in our Academy.

• Support a child in reception with an EHCP
• Maintain records for pupils showing progress against key targets
• Liaise with class teachers to ensure best outcomes for pupils
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment

• Be patient, supportive, enthusiastic & motivated
• Be a Team player with excellent organisational skills
• Love working with children & are passionate about inclusion
• Be dedicated to safeguarding all children in our care

• 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

Please visit the Kite Academy Trust careers page for more information or to apply.

Closing date for applications :
Friday 28th November 2025

Interviews to be held : W / c Monday 1st December 2025

Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.

The Kite Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal responsibility to meet safeguarding duties.

At Folly Hill Infant School, we strongly recognise the need for vigilant awareness of safeguarding issues. It is important that all staff have appropriate training and induction so that they understand their roles and responsibilities and are confident about carrying them out. Staff, pupils, parents and governors should feel confident that they could raise any issues or concerns about the safety or welfare of children and know that they will be listened to and taken seriously.

This will be achieved by maintaining an ethos of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and protecting staff. This is supported by clear behaviour, anti-bullying and child protection policies, careful risk assessment, appropriate induction and training, briefing and discussion of relevant issues and relevant learning through our PSHE curriculum.

We recognise that the key elements of safeguarding children are health, safety and ensuring achievement.