Learning Support Assistant
The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
11 July 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,564 - £22,798 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to work in a supportive environment with exciting plans for the future?
We require a Learning Support Assistant to joinVictory Academy to provide support to our Key Stage 3 and 4 students.You will work 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.
Other responsibilities include assisting in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct within the Academy and to provide support for colleagues through the enactment of Academy policy and procedure. Supporting colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy both within classrooms and in other defined learning environments. You will have the ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources and mentoring.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About The Victory Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1188 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Victory Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk
The Victory Academy is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are a mixed Comprehensive School for students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment. Victory is a school for the local community, and we seek opportunities for students to develop as local citizens and serve and support our surrounding charities, industries and families.
“The behaviour of pupils is good….Pupils are polite and show consideration for others”
“Staff feel well supported…”
Ofsted 2017
We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources. One of our many strengths is having a strong programme of arts education, including a Platinum Artsmark award which is held by less than 1% of schools in England.
We are focused on providing an education for all. Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will achieve their academic potential regardless of their starting points, and be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy.
Arranging a visit to The Victory Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk.
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