Learning Support Assistant

Kent Catholic Schools Partnership; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Tonbridge is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting children across various key stages while promoting a Christian ethos. Applicants should have experience working with children and a caring, positive attitude. The position is available as both full-time and part-time, term-time only, with a pro-rata salary of £25,126. The role includes daily lunchtime supervision and is fixed term until 31 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various key stages.
• Caring and positive outlook to support learning.
• Ability to work alongside teachers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of children with their learning.
• Promote the Christian ethos within the classroom.
• Provide lunchtime supervision daily.

Job description

We are looking for applications for a Learning Support Assistant to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff.

At St Margaret Clitherow, we work together to bring exciting learning experiences to the children inside our welcoming classrooms and outside in our amazing countryside setting. We now have an opening for applicants with experience in working with children, who have caring and positive outlooks and are able to support a variety of children in different key stages and work alongside teachers to enable the children to learn to the best of their abilities whilst promoting our Christian ethos.

Whilst we are a Catholic Primary School, we accept applications from other faiths and non-faith individuals.

The hours/days will be by agreement, we are looking for a full time and a part time member of staff, term time only, at pro rata KRB (£25,126 full time salary). This will include lunchtime supervision each day. These roles are fixed term until 31 August 2026.

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Location

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Tonbridge
Trench Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9NG

Job Description and Person Specification

Please apply by midday on 13th February 2026 via Kent Teach.

Equal opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment where all individuals are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality across all areas of employment and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our staff—including a strong focus on mental health, family-friendly policies, and inclusive practices that reflect the richness of our school communities.

Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve.