Learning Support Assistant - Visually Impaired - 1 year FTC
The Robert Napier School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114.00 - £25,979.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £15,670 and £17,613 plus SEN Allowance of £1,343
Learning Support Assistant - Visually Impaired - 1 year FTC job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, supportive, and committed Learning Support Assistant to work with visually impaired students. You will support students with vision impairments to further aid them in experiencing achievements, independence, and self-determination.
The successful candidate will support the learning of the students on a one-to-one or small group basis providing direct support as required. Previous experience of working with visual impairments and writing braille is desirable but not essential
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.
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 Julie Rance via email jrance@robertnapier.org.uk
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 to safeguarding and 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting 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".
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About The Robert Napier School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1050 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Robert Napier School website (opens in new tab)
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