Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover - Term Time

“Staff turnover is low because teachers enjoy working at the school” Ofsted 2022

'Pupils are polite, respectful, courteous and considerate” Ofsted 2022

Northfleet School for Girls is a vibrant and caring school with a great community feel. Over recent years we have been growing rapidly (62% increase in student roll since 2017) and we believe this is down to the following key areas:

• A real passion to develop the whole student as well as achieve excellent academic progress
• A dedicated staffing team who really care and a clear commitment by leaders to staff wellbeing
• Great student behaviour and engagement, allowing staff and students to flourish

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to cover a period of maternity leave starting from March 2026 for up to a year.

The post is for 27.15 hours per week (4 days - Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri) and term time only (39 weeks per year). The working pattern is 08:30-16:15 on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and 08:30 - 15:15 on a Friday.

In this role you will support a variety of class teachers in ensuring access to the curriculum for a range of pupils including those with various additional needs. Responsibilities will include supporting the needs of identified students and other groups who need support to overcome barriers in learning both inside and outside of the school. The post holder will work under the guidance of our LSA Leader and be part of a team of support for students with specific needs and who require adaptations to allow full engagement with education.

• Excellent student behaviour and engagement, allowing teachers to deliver the best possible learning
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing through our wellbeing charter, including workload reviews, wellbeing meeting slots, paid staff social organiser, wellbeing spaces and free use of our professional fitness suite
• Opportunity to be involved in a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including clubs, trips, DofE, Forest School and the Northfleet Community Farm
• Outstanding facilities, including our community farm, fitness suite, recording studio, expansive library, new MUGA and professional performing arts spaces
• Very strong use of IT across the school including 1-1 laptop scheme and interactive touchscreens in all classrooms

We welcome any candidate who may wish to visit for an informal tour or conversation in advance of applying. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please contact Mrs Annable by email to arrange

Northfleet School for Girls and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. For any candidate who is shortlisted, an online search will be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidance.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the published closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed before.