1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Ref: SCH-SM'sPS-0102 12 day(s) remaining
Establishment: St Michael's Prep School Location: Otford Salary: £25,397 - £26,991 FTE Department: Prep Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 07/07/2025 17:00 Interview Date: 07/07/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 24.00 Weeks per Year: 34.000 Pay Grade: Dependent on qualifications and experience Pro rata salary: £11,563.45 - £12,289.21

The Role

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

24 hours per week – mornings, working pattern tbc

 

St Michael's Term time plus INSET days (total 34 weeks pa)

 

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will assist and provide 1:1 support to one of our wonderful children with additional needs, who is moving into Year 7 in September. We are looking for applicants experienced in working with SEN children and with a particular focus on social and emotional mental health, who are committed to helping provide an inclusive education and who are passionate about improving the outcomes for all students.

 

The successful candidate will be kind, caring and confident with the ability to quickly assess the child’s needs. Working closely with the Teachers and the Learning Development Team to ensure that the child’s needs are met at every level. They will follow recommendations from various health care professionals and incorporate these into the school day, feeding back to the Class Teacher, Learning Development Team and SLT when necessary.

 

This post is linked with the pupil and is classed as fixed term as it will end when the child leaves the school.

 

 

We would encourage anyone interested in a role to contact us with a view to visiting our wonderful school.


NVQ3 qualified salary is £12,289.21 per annum pro rata (£26,991 FTE)

Non-NVQ3 salary is £11,563.45 per annum pro rata (£25,397 FTE)

NB. These rates are applicable to those aged 23 or over, applicants below the age of 23 would have an adjusted salary in line with national minimum wage rates.

 

We reserve the right to interview and / or appoint prior to the closing date.

Benefits

Other
Meals Free meals provided during term time and on INSET days
Parking Free onsite staff parking
Pension Support staff pension scheme with employer contribution (subject to qualifying criteria)
Sick pay scheme Staff sick pay scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant area or equivalent
Desirable
First Aid Certificate
Desirable
Safeguarding/Prevent qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Sympathetic with the Christian ethos and values of the school
Desirable
Experience
Previous experience working in a school
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools
Essential
Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Essential

Safeguarding Information

St Michael's Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.

Please ensure that all mandatory fields are completed otherwise you will not be able to progress with your application, and any changes may be lost.

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St Michael's Prep School

Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Kent
TN14 5RY

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