Learning Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacro is seeking a dedicated teacher in Chatham to focus on teaching, learning, and assessment while supporting students pastorally and ensuring courses run to a high standard. The role emphasizes progress and appropriate qualification outcomes within a small, local team.

DBS enhanced check is required, with a commitment to inclusive education. Salary is £25,776 per annum (pro rata) with potential progression after the first year; visa sponsorship is not offered, and term-time considerations

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Teaching qualification desirable but not essential; Nacro supports those new to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons, develop resources, and maintain classroom spaces.
• Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback to help improvement.
• Assess students and their work to meet progression targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve delivery and student experience.
• Deliver tutorial or skills lessons using ready-made resources when required.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Salary - £25,776 per annum (pro rata)Contract Type - Permanent/Full Time

Hours - 37.5 Hour (Term Time Only - 205 Days per year)

Location – Chatham DBS requirement - Enhanced DBS

This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship

Subject to meeting performance standards and agreed criteria, there is an opportunity for salary progression within the first year, with further increases available over time. Nacro’s pay framework offers clear progression pathways and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people to learn and achieve, and who can help them be ready to take their next steps. We need someone who is compassionate in their approach, and who can work with young people who may have had multiple barriers to education in the past. We want someone who is flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our students first.

What will I be doing as a teacher at Nacro?

As a key member of the teaching team, your main focus will always be teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting students to make appropriate progress in lessons, resulting in them achieving qualifications. You will also play an important role within the centre community, supporting your students pastorally, and will have duties related to assurance, making sure our courses run on time, and to a high standard.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing for learning by planning lessons, developing resources, and caring for our classroom spaces,
• Monitoring students’ progress on their course, providing feedback and support so that students can improve,
• Assessing students and their work so that they achieve as expected and as needed for their next steps,
• Working with your colleagues to enhance delivery, identify support needs, and contributing to student experience and enrichment,
• You may be asked to deliver tutorial or skills lessons as part of your role using our ready-made lessons resources.

Requirements for this role:

• English and Maths at GCSE grace C/4 or equivalent Level 2,
• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check,
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, Nacro is proud to support those new to teaching.

Please note interviews will take place from 6th July 2026

Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.