Learning Support Assistant at Kennel Lane School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/KLS/35287
  Location
Kennel Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2EX
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£18,212.00 Annually (Actual)
£535- fringe allowance and £1130- Special Schools Allowance
  Hours Per Week
32.5
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 31st Aug, 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
From 28/09/2026
   Interview Date(s)           From 28/09/2026
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About this Role

What to expect

  • A varied working environment supporting with a range of activities such as, but not limited to; sensory circuits, class-based support, cleaning spaces, supervising breaks, personal care and engaging learners in PE.
  • Supporting with a range of off-site activities and trips; please note that you will be required to walk for at least 30 min. supporting our learners with a variety of activities such as, community links.
  • Following the school Behaviour Management procedures to manage dysregulated learners. 
  • Working flexibly across the school with all age ranges.

Start date from: 28/09/2026

Interviews: Please note interviews will take place from 1st September 2026, though we may be able to offer a limited number of interviews during the summer holiday.  

Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form. 

Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19.  We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff.  We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.

The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: Kennel Lane School - Home 


Contact Details

  Anila Ahmad
  HR@kennellaneschool.com

Kennel Lane School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What draws you to work in a Special Educational Needs setting, and what qualities would you bring to support pupils with diverse needs?
  2. Describe an experience where you supported a child or young person with complex learning needs. What approaches did you use, and what did you learn?
  3. How would you adapt your communication style to support pupils with a range of communication difficulties (e.g., non-verbal, autistic, speech and language delays)?
  4. Working in a SEN school often involves teamwork with therapists, teachers, and families. How would you contribute to a multi-disciplinary team to support a pupil’s development? Do you have any experience with this?

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