Learning Support Assistant - Term Time

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-5408-751S
• Posted:05/05/2021
• Pay:NJC Scale 2/3 Points 3-6
• Start Date:May/June 2021
• App Close Date:22/05/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Fixed Term Contract initially to July 2021

Salary: NJC Scale 2/3 Points 3-6 pro rata to £11,976 - £12,709 (Pro rata from £18,562 - £19,698)

28 hours per week, term time only

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work closely with students aged 11-18 years who have a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The successful candidate will be ideally confident to support student learning experiences according to need; this involves working with classroom teachers to help students with reading, writing, verbal communication literacy/numeracy. 

It is necessary for the candidate to have qualifications in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2.

In return, you will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent, all learning support staff are provided with a computer and ongoing training and support to help you excel and develop your career.  There is an independent nursery based on the school site.

Application packs are available from our school website www.homewood-school.co.uk alternatively please send an email to Lauren Scott-Smith in Human Resources on vacancies@homewood.kent.sch.uk .  Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2021, however early applications are encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

Information about the school

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed 11 – 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000 students including 350 in the Sixth Form. We are part of Tenterden Schools’ Trust working in collaboration with local primary schools and nurseries serving the Wealden town of Tenterden and the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterden and enjoys a large semi-rural site overlooking open countryside. Home Farm Nursery is based in the grounds of Homewood School.

Homewood has excellent facilities for all its students and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the Rural Dimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raise achievement across the whole student body. We aim to maintain and develop the cultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of “belonging” and “respect” and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunities in all subject areas. This also extends into the local community through partnerships across primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well as non-educational community partners.

Homewood provides a secure and caring learning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is a school renowned for its support for students’ wellbeing. Heads of Community provide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their Community, supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Head of Community. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nurse help and support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for each other is central to our work and we are justly proud of our students’ achievements.

I hope you will be inspired to submit an application to join us. If you are successful, you can be assured of a very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people of this part of Kent.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sam Stevens
• Address:Homewood School And Sixth Form Cent, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT
• Telephone: 01580764222
• Email: s.stevens@homewood.kent.sch.uk

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