Learning Support Assistant

Waterfront UTC is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant for 32.5 hours per week, working Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:30, Term Time Only, who is keen to support the education and development of young people in a variety of settings within the school. 

The successful candidate will be based within the Learning Support Department and will be patient, consistent, determined, hard-working and interested in helping young people to succeed.

The UTC originally opened in September 2015 as ‘Medway UTC’ but, since working with The Howard Academy Trust, the school has recently been re-launched as a fresh start school - ‘Waterfront UTC’ to continue its ongoing development which is proving to be very successful. Through employer partnerships, Waterfront UTC is a school that offers each student the opportunity of clear employment routes, whilst providing a strong traditional education. At Waterfront UTC, students are developed to be employable young professionals.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience to be part of the team we want to hear from you.

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer: 

• CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Minimum 23 days annual leave to increase after 5 years’ service
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Wellbeing afternoons
• Subsidised Private Healthcare
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

For further information about this role, please contact the HR Department on 01634 265771 or email (hr@thatrust.org.uk).

Applicants should send their completed application pack to hr@thatrust.org.uk. The closing date is Friday 23rd December 2022.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.  Applications for flexible working are also welcomed.