Learning Support Assistant
The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
6 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £20,970 - £23,416 for 37 hours and 38 weeks
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you enjoy working closely with young people, supporting their progress and celebrating their success?
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at The Victory Academy to provide support to our Key Stage 3 and 4 students. The successful candidates 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.
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.
Our Learning Support Assistant will also have the ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
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 a brand-new provision.
What the school offers its staff
- 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.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- 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 The Victory Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Victory Academy website
- Email address
- Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk
At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:
“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)
Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.
We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our Sixth Form provision with new state-of-the-art facilities for our growing Sixth Form, together with establishing a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) intended for students requiring additional support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
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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