Learning Support Assistant

Woodlands; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rochester is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support one-on-one and group learning. The ideal candidate will engage with motivated students, help implement individual learning interventions, and collaborate closely with teachers and parents. This role also provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience before pursuing teaching or social work careers. Benefits include health care coverage and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Private health care cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development days

Qualifications

• Ability to provide 1:1 support to students.
• Experience or willingness to learn various teaching methods.
• Skills in emotional and behavioral support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students in lessons.
• Implement and lead individual interventions.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and teachers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a pro-active, organised and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to provide teaching and learning support to students.

The Thomas Aveling School is an amazing school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and a fantastic team spirit – we are a happy school!

“Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff” Ofsted, Sept 22.

You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and massively over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.

“Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22

The post involves

• One-to-one and group support of students in lessons (which may include students who need emotional and behavioural support)
• Implementing and leading individual interventions
• Liaising with parents, carers, teachers and other professionals as appropriate
• Preparing resources and some SEN departmental administration

Candidates must have the ability to work well in a team and also provide 1:1 support to students. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential although training in new software programmes will be provided.

This post would additionally be suitable for applicants who are keen to gain experience prior to teaching, social work or youth work training.

In return, we will offer you

• A small and vibrant team who offer a supportive induction
• Ongoing support through team meetings & professional development days
• High expectations for all members of the school community
• Supportive staff within the school and amongst the Trust
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Private health care cover by Benenden
• Two-week half term in October
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing 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.