Learning Support Assistant

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND department. In this role, you will assist students with identified needs in various settings, working closely with teachers and senior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in upper Key Stage 2 or secondary schools, with strong team-working skills and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. This position offers a supportive working environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced assisting in upper Key Stage 2 or secondary settings.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.
• Flexible approach to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to address students' learning barriers.
• Collaborate with teachers to facilitate learning.
• Promote a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Team-working skills

Flexible student care

Education

Experience as LSA/TA in upper Key Stage 2 or secondary school

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our successful and highly respected school as a Learning Support Assistant within our SEND department. You will work under the guidance of the school's SENDCo and other senior staff to provide support in addressing the needs of students who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning. You will support students with identified needs within classes, small groups and individual study, working with a wide range of academically able students with varying SEND needs. The role is diverse and requires a flexible approach to support the students and promote their welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide support under the guidance of SENDCo and senior staff to address students' learning barriers.
• Support students with identified needs within classes, small groups and individual study sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to facilitate learning for academically capable students with varying SEND needs.
• Promote student welfare and maintain a flexible, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced as an LSA/TA in upper Key Stage 2 or a secondary school.
• Strong team‑working skills and a flexible, supportive approach to student care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with required enhanced DBS disclosure.

About the School

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and highly respected selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change with a multi‑million pound investment and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, opened in September 2021. Staff benefit from a positive working environment, strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. The school aims for high standards and academic excellence, supporting every student to reach their full potential through a caring community based on trust, mutual respect and determination to succeed. We will only accept CVs accompanied by an application form, which can be found on our website: Vacancies. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.