Learning Support Assistant - Part-time

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational environment in Gillingham is seeking a dedicated individual to support children with special needs across various curricular areas. The role requires effective communication skills and a passion for fostering student growth. This position offers a collaborative team atmosphere, comprehensive induction training, and benefits including private health care and pension membership. Candidates with prior experience in a school setting are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Care first employee assistance programme

Private health care cover

Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week break in October

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Support learning on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Help pupils meet their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve high educational standards.

Skills

Passion for helping pupils thrive

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independence and initiative

Experience in a similar school

Job description

We are seeking a professional, supportive, and organised individual with a strong interest in special needs to support children in all areas of the curriculum. The successful candidate will support the learning of the students in their class, on a one-to-one or small group basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our supportive and friendly school that is committed to achieving high standards across all stages of the curriculum. Achieving the best outcomes for our students is our priority through the continued development of high-quality pedagogy embedded across the school.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential
• Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
• Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• Has experience of working in a similar school

In return, we offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week, half-term break in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Lauren Foster (SENCO) via email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory 'Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check'.

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.