Learning Support Assistant
Goodwin Academy, Deal, CT14 9BD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 34 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £17,587 - £20,494 for hours and weeks stated (plus, pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Goodwin Academy are seeking to expand their team ofLearning Support Assistantsat their vibrant and engaging state of the art mixed Academy based in the heart of Deal.
Our Learning Support Assistants promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent working in pupils to assist them in their education and growth, ensuring that individual needs do not become a barrier to learning and making progress.
The successful candidate will be required to understand individual students’ needs and work with subject teachers so that they can develop learning programmes appropriate to the needs of those students. Support will encompass both in class and through targeted interventions, which may also involve small group work.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Environment:A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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.
Applying for the job
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About Goodwin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Goodwin Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk
Goodwin Academy is a vibrant and engaging key stage 3-5 mixed academy based in the heart of Deal. At Goodwin, we are committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’
We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate ethos, which enables our students to grow in a supportive atmosphere conductive to their development. Where students need additional support, we will look to meet their needs through our highly effective pastoral system.
The school has a thriving extra-curricular programme with many opportunities for students to grow their talents. In the sporting arena, the school has a wide range of very successful teams and have regular student productions, dance shows and exhibitions.
Ultimately, we aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.
Arranging a visit to Goodwin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk.
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