Learning Support Assistant (Maternity) - Science - Maternity - Special Needs Position

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-5408-564S
• Posted:30/01/2019
• Pay:NJC
• Start Date:Feb 2019
• App Close Date:03/02/2019 at 23:00
• Interviews:W/c 11th February 2019

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Required from 11^th February 2019

28 hours per week, Term time only

Salary pro rata to £10,600- £11,638

You will be working closely with students aged 11–18 years who have a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The successful candidate will be ideally confident to support student learning experiences according to need; this involves working with the classroom teachers to help students with reading, writing, verbal communication literacy/numeracy and particularly to boost their scientific skills.

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent, all learning support staff are provided with an iPad and ongoing training and support to help you excel and develop your career.  There is an independent nursery based on the school site.

More information on this successful school can be accessed on the following website:  www.homewood-school.co.uk

Apply to Mrs Karen Nicholls, Human Resources Officer or Miss Ellie Reid, Human Resources Assistant at the above address for an application form.

Closing date: 3^rd February 2019 however early applications are encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.  Homewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr J Single
• Address:Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: (01580) 764222
• Email: info@homewood.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01580) 766267

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