*** LSA Open Evening ***

Tuesday 17th November 2026 6pm - 7pm 

Come and see our amazing school, meet our friendly staff, learn more about the role and have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Please email emma.campbell@redkite.school to book your place 

 

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Red Kite Special Academy - Learning Support Assistant (SEN)   

 

We have an amazing opportunity for someone to be part of our very special Special School! 

Red Kite Special Academy is proud to be part of the Kingsley Learning Foundation, where children, families and staff are at the heart of everything we do. 

Our mission, "Helping people living in extraordinary circumstances to lead ordinary lives", alongside our values of being Purposeful, Reflective, Genuine, Aspirational and Joyous, drives every aspect of school life. 

As a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working alongside a skilled and dedicated team, you will support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. 

Our school has a strong family ethos, where teamwork, kindness and respect are embedded in everything we do. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those looking to begin a rewarding career in special educational needs. Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, committed, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people and their families. 

In return, we offer: 

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities 

• A supportive and collaborative staff team 

• Access to a Wellbeing Support Programme 

• Staff appreciation and recognition events 

• On-site parking with EV charging facilities 

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme 

• Subsidised freshly prepared meals 

• The opportunity to work in a school where every day makes a genuine difference 

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment 

Red Kite Special Academy and the Kingsley Learning Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and to contribute to a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. 

The successful applicant will be subject to our safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and identity checks. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 

Are you the very special individual we are looking for to join our Red Kite family? 

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and want to work in an environment where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. 

The role is term time plus five training days, and the hours of work are 32.5 per week. 

 

8.45am - 3.40pm daily with a Team meeting until 5pm on a Wednesday. 

 

Salary - £26,016  (FTE) £19,630 (Actual) 

 

Start date – ASAP  

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th November  

Interviews to be held on Monday 30th November 

 

Visits to our amazing school are welcomed and encouraged.

We have an Open Evening on Tuesday 17th November from 6pm to 7pm.  

 

Please email emma.campbell@redkite.school to book onto our open evening, arrange a visit to the school and to request an application pack 

 

Applications will only be accepted on our application form.