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Learning Support Assistant

Maidstone, England , United Kingdom

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Learning Support Assistant – Maidstone
Full Time – Long-Term Role Starting September 2025
Daily Pay Rate – £95 – £100

Are you a calm, resilient, and reliable individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you live in Maidstone and ideally drive?
Are you looking for a full-time, long-term role where you can make a real difference in a child’s life?

Supply Desk are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Maidstone, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to nurturing every child. The school are looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2025 and continuing for at least the full academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consistent 1:1 support for a Year 1 child with ASD, tailored to their individual needs.
Implement personalised strategies and interventions to support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement.
Support learning both inside and outside the classroom to promote progress across key development areas.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCO, and other staff to ensure effective support and continuity.
Encourage and praise positive behaviour, promoting the pupil’s confidence and self-esteem.
Safely use learning materials and adhere to all safeguarding and school policies.
What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND, particularly Autism.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with both staff and parents.
Ability to remain consistent, flexible, and resilient in a role that requires emotional intelligence.
Ideally, you are a driver due to the school's location and limited public transport access.
A commitment to supporting the child throughout the academic year (minimum 12-month contract).
Why Join Supply Desk?

Competitive daily pay: £95 – £100
Long-term, secure placements with potential for permanent roles
Opportunities for free CPD and SEND-specific training
Supportive and experienced team to guide you through your placement
Local placements in and around Maidstone
Referral Scheme – refer a friend and you both can earn up to £150!
If you're ready to join a dedicated school team in Maidstone and make a real difference in the life of a child with SEND, we’d love to hear from you.

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet Safer Recruitment standards. Supply Desk is REC Gold Standard regulated, placing us in the top 10% of agencies in the UK

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-86368
Position Type: Temporary
Applicants: 0
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