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  • Learning Support Assistant (SEND) - East Wickham Primary Academy
  • Closing Date:Closing Date:
    31 July 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Welling
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Fixed Term
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £22,393 per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    BEXLEY 05, £29,436 FTE
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    September 2026
  • Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
    39
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, Kent, DA16 3BP
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    952

  • About The Role

  • (Y)Our Opportunity

    We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.  

    Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

    As SEND Learning Support Assistant you will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.  Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs. 

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 
    For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 854 3637 or at [email protected]

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:

    ● A comprehensive induction programme
    ● Excellent ongoing CPD
    ● Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
    ● Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
    ● The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
    ● Access to trust resources and materials 
    ● Cycle to work scheme 
    ● Free eye tests              
    ● Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
     
    To apply for this vacancy please visit https://careers.tkat.org/job/6b393593-9048-4c08-b665-b5c564df8801

    The closing date for applications is 31/07/2026. Interviews are scheduled for 04/09/2026.
    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

    At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

  • About Us

  •  About East Wickham Primary Academy.

    East Wickham is a large, successful Primary Academy, with a warm and caring atmosphere.
    We are situated on a beautiful green site and have access to a large field that is shared between both buildings. At the rear of the school we overlook East Wickham open space, which gives our setting a very semi-rural feel.  To find out more visit our website here.

    To discover what makes East Wickham Primary Academy so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on  0208 854 3637 or email  [email protected]

    Safeguarding

    TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

    About TKAT 

    The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

    We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. 

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.eastwickham-tkat.org

    For further information about the Trust, please visit https://careers.tkat.org

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