Learning Support Assistant - Full-time

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-4000-303S
Posted:11/09/2024
Pay:Actual salary - £21,972 - £23,510 (approx)
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:25/09/2024 at 11:45
Interviews:TBC

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Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant

Actual Salary: £21,972 - £23,510 (approx.) per annum

Grade: WAT grade E pt. 10 - 14 (£25,545 - £27,334 FTE per annum)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus INSET days (39 weeks in total)

Start date: ASAP

Reporting into: SENDCO

At St Augustine Academy, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We are committed to helping students reach their full potential and are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Advisor to join our experienced and enthusiastic team. If you have a knack for supporting learners and an enthusiasm for educational development, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Learning Support Advisor, you will play a crucial role in providing academic support and guidance to students. You will work closely with learners to identify their needs, develop tailored support strategies, and ensure they have the resources necessary to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.

• To provide 1:1 support including supporting groups of students with learning, behavioural and emotional needs

• To contribute to the overall work/aims of the Academy

• To act as a key worker for for individual students with a complex range of needs.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, adaptable and resourceful as well as having high levels of organisation skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and participate in any relevant training.

The basis of this role is working 37 hours per week (5 days per week) term time, + inset days (39 weeks in total) and offering an actual salary of £21,972 - £23,510 (approximately). (FTE £25,545 - £27,334 WAT grade E pt. 10-14).

Informal visits are welcome.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and be a part of our Academy’s continued success. Apply today!

Staff Benefits

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term

• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

• Laptop

• Free Car Parking

• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

• Free eye tests for VDU users

• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access

• Free fitness suite on site

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a small, caring, inclusive school committed to providing an education that allows every student to succeed and flourish in our Christian community, for all faiths and none. We believe the very purpose of school and education is to help young people grow and develop so that no door is closed to them in their lives.

We are an inspirational community, with high standards of discipline creating a disruption free learning environment. Our broad curriculum is exciting and knowledge-rich to engage, excite and challenge all students, regardless of their starting level. Our successful grammar stream adds further challenge and pace.

At St Augustine Academy we promote courage, compassion, and community as well as a desire to learn and achieve. These values are guided by our school motto, “Together with God we achieve.” We believe that the sum of all our parts is much greater than any individual part. We work with students, families, and our local community to bring about the best opportunities for all members of our academy.

Job Contact Information

Name:Samantha Garrett
Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
Telephone: 01622 752490
Email: sgarrett@saa.woodard.co.uk

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