VI Learning Support Assistant
The Robert Napier School, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LXThis job expired on 13 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
February 2023
Closing date
13 February 2023 at 10am
Date listed
19 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,189 - £24,054
Pay scale
- Trust salary scale 4-11 Actual salary £17,717 - £20,113
Additional allowances
SEN allowance of £1,401
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
Please visit www.beyondschools.co.uk/vacancies for a full job description and application form. Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to careers@beyondschools.co.uk
Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Rattle via email rrattle@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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
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.
What the school offers its staff
- An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
- Benenden private health care cover
- 24 days annual leave increasing after 5 years of service
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Two-week, half-term break in October
- Cycle to work scheme
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
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Robert Napier School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rrattle@robertnapier.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 851157
Arranging a visit to The Robert Napier School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rrattle@robertnapier.org.uk.
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