Impactful Learning Support Assistant — Special Needs

Woodlands; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local special school in Tunbridge Wells is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join their team in January 2026. The role involves working closely with teaching and therapy staff to support pupils with severe and complex needs. Ideal candidates will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, flexibility, and strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary with various benefits and is term-time only, working 33.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Kent Rewards discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Free school meals

Access to counselling

Free parking

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Candidates should be prepared to work at both of our sites.
• Experience in special needs or education environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning, social development, and personal needs.
• Work closely with teaching and therapy staff.
• Make a difference to pupils with severe and complex needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Team working

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

A local special school in Tunbridge Wells is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join their team in January 2026. The role involves working closely with teaching and therapy staff to support pupils with severe and complex needs. Ideal candidates will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, flexibility, and strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary with various benefits and is term-time only, working 33.5 hours per week.