Learning Support Assistant (The Victory Harbour)

The Victory Academy; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victory Harbour SRP invites a Learning Support Assistant to join our ambitious team supporting SEMH pupils. You will work with individuals and groups, monitoring progress under the SENCO, and help foster inclusive learning environments.

We welcome patient, caring applicants, including current teaching assistants willing to train further. Join a school focused on inclusion, student wellbeing and rising achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in the classroom (primary or secondary).
• Assist in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• Be a team player with great communication and organisational skills.
• Support colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and groups, as directed by SENCO.
• Monitor progress for individuals and support learning activities.
• Provide patient, caring support to SEMH students within SRP.

Skills

Learning support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Come and be part of our Ambitious and Inclusive school!

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join ourstate-of-the-art, Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the team within The Victory Harbour providing support to SEMH students. Working, as directed by the SENCO, with individual students and groups of students, supporting with the monitoring of progress for individuals.

Due to the nature of the role a patient, caring and compassionate approach is needed. This post is suitable if you are looking to build your experience working with SEND pupils, but also current Teaching Assistants who are willing to undertake training and development related to the role.

Our Learning Support Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting learning in the classroom (primary or secondary).
• Assist in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• Be a team player with great communication and organisational skills.
• Support colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy.

The Victory Harbour Vision

To be an integral part of our school and a centre of excellence for children with SEMH and children who, with support, can access opportunities in mainstream education.

To be a base where children with SEMH are supported to learn strategies to enable them to achieve and thrive. Focusing on communicating and interacting with and relating to others, and experiencing the diverse, real world around them.

To be an inspirational provision of inclusion that is reflective of the wider school ethos and values.

We would love to hear from you if you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a supportive environment and contribute to the success of our students.