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Learning Support Cover Assistant - Term Time

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7070-157S
  • Posted:19/03/2025
  • Pay:Kent Range Band 5 £24,040 - £25,002 per annum FTE
  • Start Date:April/May 2025
  • App Close Date:16/04/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Learning Support Cover Assistants
Working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.
Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

We are seeking a dynamic, flexible and responsive Learning Support Cover Assistant (our equivalent of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our friendly, positive and forward looking team.   

The role will involve providing teaching cover for short term teacher absence throughout the site (Reception to KS4) as well as working closely with the teaching staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs and developing their skills for life and independence.   

We are looking for someone with relevant experience and expertise and a degree or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, who can demonstrate good teaching and learning experience and skills, to cover the teaching in a range of lessons and subjects.  Experience of working in a Special Needs environment would be an advantage, but is not essential as full induction and training will be given. 

The position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only. The salary falls within Kent Range Band 5 (£24,040 - £25,002) and will be reduced pro-rata based on actual hours and weeks worked, plus an additional £1,441.72 per annum SEN allowance

There are many development opportunities for those interested in career progression, including into teaching and other types of work with children and young people.

The hours are 35 per week working 8.30am to 3.30pm Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30am to 4.30pm on Tuesdays, and 8.30am -5pm on Wednesday with half an hour lunch each day. The post is term time only; 38 weeks plus 5 staff training days. 

Benefits include access to Kent Rewards (including discounts on everyday products and services), contributory pension scheme, free school meals, access to free counselling, free parking and other support services. We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Closing date is 12noon on Friday, 18th April. Although the advert has a close date, applications may be shortlisted, and interviews held sooner.

If you are interested please look at our website for further information and how to apply: www.oakleyschool.co.uk or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, we are unable to accept CVs.

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.

Information about the school

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, with a specialist Observation and Assessment Nursery for 3-5 years. All our children and young people have profound, severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We have a site in Tonbridge which caters for our Phase 4 (16+) students and a site in Tunbridge Wells which caters for children and young people from the age of 3 to 16. Our one-day Section 8 OFSTED inspection in March 2019 reaffirmed us as 'Good'. We aspire to be outstanding in all that we do.

Job Contact Information

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.