Learning Support Assistant
The Howard School
Medway
- £13,168.37 - £14,948.88 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC D2 points 4 - 11
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 March 2023
Job overview
The Howard School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with a naturally empathetic nature who is keen to support the education and development of young people. Working in a variety of settings across the school the ideal candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills. They will have the ability to effectively support teaching and learning, and to develop relationships across the school.
The successful candidate will be based in the Learning Support Department and work 27.5 hours per week, term time only.
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
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 265770 or email (hr@thatrust.org.uk).
The closing date is midday on Friday 3rd March 2023.
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.
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About The Howard School
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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