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Learning Support Assistant - Part-time

Goodwin Academy, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-4023-320S
  • Posted:29/03/2023
  • Pay:£15,384 - £18,169 for hours and weeks stated
  • Start Date:May 2023
  • App Close Date:20/04/2023 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Learning Support Assistant

32 hour per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)

 

Goodwin Academy are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join their vibrant and engaging, state of the art mixed Academy based in the heart of Deal. 

The successful candidate will be required to work with students across the Academy to ensure that students’ needs do not become a barrier to learning and making progress.  You 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 you will need to succeed:

  • Good general standard of education, especially with regards to numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
  • Ability to apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
  • Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, legislation.  
  • Must be able to use own initiative, work independently, motivate and inspire with a creative approach to problem solving.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Must have the ability to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
  • A willingness to undertake any training and development related to the role
  • Confidentiality inside and outside the workplace
  • Ability to support Academy ethos and vision into the wide community.  

What we can offer you: 

  • A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology 
  • Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers. 
  • Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.   
  • Free parking in our secure staff car park.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Geraldine Baird (Geraldine.Baird@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk)

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Form

If this position  is not quite right for you, but you would be interested for any other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool. 

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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk .

 

 

 

 

 

Information about the school

We are passionate about nurturing our students to become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals who are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century. We are committed to helping them to aspire to develop their academic and life skills which we deliver through our BEST Agenda – ‘Be Your Best

B = Brilliance, where students will be supported to be brilliant in everything that they do

E = Enrichment, where students will encounter a variety of educational opportunities outside of the classroom.

S = Society, where students will be encouraged to develop as responsible, active and informed world citizens, demonstrating mutual respect, empathy and community spirit.

T = Thinking, where students will join a global community of thinkers

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.