Learning Support Assistant
Secondary School
Rochester, Kent
Full-Time
September 2026 Start
Term Time Only
Competitive Salary
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential?
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Rochester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join its supportive team from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone looking to begin a career in education. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SEND department to provide tailored support for students with a range of additional learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal best.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Support students with SEND both within the classroom and through small group or one-to-one interventions.
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
Adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
Promote positive behaviour and support the school's behaviour policy.
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
Assist with monitoring student progress and recording observations.
Provide pastoral support and help create a safe, positive learning environment.
Support students during breaktimes, educational visits and school activities where required.
The School
This successful secondary school in Rochester is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
The school offers:
A supportive and experienced SEND department.
Excellent induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
A welcoming leadership team and collaborative staff culture.
Strong behaviour systems and high expectations.
Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
Opportunities for career progression within education.
The school places student wellbeing at the heart of everything it does and is committed to ensuring every young person receives the support they need to succeed.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school environment.
Experience supporting students with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH or moderate learning difficulties, is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, caring and resilient approach.
The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In Return, the School Offers
Competitive salary.
Full-time, term-time only position.
High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
A supportive leadership team and experienced SEND department.
Opportunities for career progression within education.
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment.
Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable secondary school experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Rochester secondary school from September 2026.
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Philosophy Education is acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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