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Learning Support Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5443-256S
  • Posted:22/09/2023
  • Pay:£20,532 fte
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/10/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 9 October 2023

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Learning Support Assistant

Term Time (39 weeks per year including Academy Day)

Full or Part-time to be agreed

Fixed Term: Immediate start

Salary: TGS Support Staff point 11, £20,532fte                                                                                    

We are seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join our experienced SEN team. The main purpose of this role is to support students with SEND to access the curriculum, overcome barriers to learning and promote student progress.

The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills as they will be required to work directly with students as well as liaising with teachers.  

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK.  In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

  • Staff laptop and dedicated staff work areas
  • Free use of our Fitness suite
  • Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
  • Ample parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Active staff community and socials

How to apply

Please send completed application form to: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk  CVs will not be accepted.   

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 9 October 2023  

Interviews: Week commencing 9 October 2023 

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Information about the school

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high performing state grammar school in Kent. Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success 

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  

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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.