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Senior Learning Support Assistant - Full-time

Hillview School for Girls, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5450-158S
  • Posted:01/05/2025
  • Pay:£25,893 (£23,081 actual pro rata salary).
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 15:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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Senior Learning Support Assistant 

Hours of work: 37hrs per week, term-time only, plus Insets, plus 1 week in the school summer break to prepare the department for the new academic year

Hillview Range 6, Point 10 - £25,893 (£23,081 actual pro rata salary). 

Salary scale increase pending

Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Are you passionate about supporting children, recognising individual qualities and strengths, and aspiring to attain excellence in learning support?  We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team here at Hillview School for Girls.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hillview School for Girls is a Performing and Visual Arts specialist school based in Tonbridge, Kent. We offer on-site nursery, gym and ample staff parking. 

The post holder will be responsible for assisting teachers, the Director of SEND and the SENCO to meet the needs of students with a Special Educational Need (SEND), particularly within Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Communication and interaction (C&I). The positon would involve working closely with young people that struggle with emotional regulation, impulsivity and more risk taking behaviours and therefore de-escalation skills are essential. The post holder will take responsibility for devising, delivering and tracking interventions in the following areas: Literacy, Numeracy and Social and Emotional needs.

You will:

  • have experience and are passionate about working with children of relevant age in a school setting
  • excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
  • hold relevant qualifications at A level or equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
  • evidence of training and specialism in SEND
  • currently provide pastoral care to students with SEND or challenging behaviour
  • currently be involved in planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups
  • have the experience to plan, deliver and manage behaviour in classroom sessions for small groups
  • have experience of and relevant training for working with children who have SEND and associated SEMH and challenging behaviour
  • be aware of appropriate reasonable adjustments and the requirements for school staff as set out in the Kent mainstream core standards.

Professional skills and attributes

  • Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality
  • Keep records, monitor progress and liaise with parents
  • Give encouragement and feedback using language and vocabulary which the student is likely to understand
  • Be able to build effective learning relationships with students, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Ability to adapt to situations quite quickly and have patience and resilience to support students and families
  • Be able to apply school policies and procedures, upholding the school’s ethos and values consistently.

Interested applicants please return a completed application form by e-mail to Mrs Amanda Dennett,

HR Manager at dennetta@hillview.kent.sch.uk

 

Information about the school

We are a creative, inclusive school where all students flourish and make exceptional progress. Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

Hillview consistently achieves above national average and recognises the value and importance in developing the child beyond qualifications and preparing them for the future world beyond education. Our students enjoy their time at school and the staff enjoy the supportive, caring and friendly atmosphere.

Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

By encouraging a ‘can-do’ culture, our students become astute, ambitious and independent. Visitors often comment about how articulate and enthusiastic our students are.

Our vision is that: students unlock their pure potential to drive their future and thrive in society.

The pure potential belief is integral to everything that we do in school and the outcomes we expect for our students.

The View @ East Street (TV@ES) This is a new provision based in the heart of Tonbridge. It is a comfortable and small-scale study centre for 16 to 17-year-old students. This Satellite Centre, of the highly successful Hillview School for Girls, offers the highest level of support through a personalised and nurturing approach to its students, with dedicated pastoral support, counsellors and support mentors. This centre supports young people who would benefit and prefer to study in a smaller learning environment.

Two study programmes are available which can be personalised to meet the student’s interests and needs. Our personalised careers advice supports the student in meeting their aspirations and guides them onto the next part of their journey, whether it be moving onto an apprenticeship or further full-time educational studies in a Sixth Form or college environment. Our focus is firmly on equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broad range of employability and life skills they need for a sustained career – with the option to continue their studies in Higher Education.

Additional Learning Support at TV@ES is designed to remove any potential barriers to learning and ensure successful outcomes. We work closely with all our students to organise support and make reasonable adjustments to their learning experiences. Our experienced and specialist team offer a range of support, treating all students as individuals and enabling them to achieve their full potential.

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Fax: 01732 368718

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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.