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Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

The Howard School

Medway

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Salary:
NJC D2 points 4 - 6
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 December 2022

Job overview

The Howard School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant for 26 hours 20 minutes per week, 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.

Our Vision

As a school, our local and national reputation where our outcomes challenge the stereotypical view of underachievement in young men continues to grow, as does the perception that we hold to traditional values in standards of behaviour and uniform. We are an innovative and creative school, responding to the ever-changing needs of our students and the demands from higher education and employers. We have implemented a number of exciting changes in recent years to support our drive towards excellence.

The Howard School 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 requested prior to interview for those candidates short-listed. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Health and Wellbeing

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer:

  • CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free Flu Jabs
  • Free Health Checks 
  • 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
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Access to industry leading CPD subscriptions
  • Subsidised Private Healthcare


Despite COVID-19 recruitment and hiring will continue for The Howard Academy Trust. Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted. Please note that some activities may vary.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Interview dates to be confirmed. If you wish to discuss this vacancy further please contact the HR Department on 01634 265771 or email (hr@thatrust.org.uk).

The closing date is midday on Friday 23rd December 2022.  To apply please send the completed application pack to hr@thatrust.org.uk.

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.

Do you want to come and work for a dynamic innovative team? Could this be the role for you?

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About The Howard School

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THE HOWARD IS A THRIVING SCHOOL WITH A REPUTATION FOR PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS.

Our local and national reputation as a school where results challenge the stereotypical view of underachievement in young men continues to grow, as does the perception that we hold to traditional values in standards of beparentseveninghaviour and uniform.

We are an innovative and creative school, responding to the ever changing needs of our students and the demands from higher education and employers. We recognise and emphasise the importance of aspiration, energy and ambition.

We are a specialist school in sport, with ICT as a second strand. Our students are valued as individuals and we support their development both socially and academically. 

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