Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with severe and complex needs. Working in a supportive environment, you will collaborate with educators and therapists to foster learning and personal growth. With flexible hours during term time and numerous opportunities for professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in education. Join a forward-thinking school committed to the well-being of both staff and students.

Benefits

Access to Kent Rewards

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free School Meals

Access to Free Counselling

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Candidates do not need prior experience in special needs or education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning, social development, and personal needs.
• Work closely with teaching and therapy staff.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

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Kent Tech

Location:

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Learning Support Assistants
Working Monday to Friday, 33½ hours per week, Term Time Only

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.
Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly, positive and forward-looking team in Sept/Oct2024.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you would work closely with the teaching and therapy staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs and developing their skills for life and independence. In this role you will be able to make a big difference to our pupils, all of whom have a wide range of severe and/or complex needs, with communication and learning difficulties.

Candidates do not need experience of working in a special needs or education environment, although it would be advantageous, as would experience of Early Years. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential, along with flexibility, resilience, strong communication and team working skills. Candidates should be prepared to work at both of our sites.

There are many development opportunities for those interested in career progression, including into teaching and other types of work with children and young people.

The hours are 33.5 per week working 8.30am to 3.30pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Tuesdays, with half an hour lunch each day. The post is term time only; 38 weeks plus 5 staff training days. The salary is within Kent Range Band 4 (£23,338 -£23,921) per annum FTE) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks worked.

Benefits include access to Kent Rewards (including discounts on everyday products and services), contributory pension scheme, free school meals, access to free counselling, free parking and other support services. We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Closing date is 12noon on Wednesday, 11th September. Although the advert has a close date, applications may be shortlisted, and interviews held sooner.

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.