Learning Support Assistants

Working Monday to Friday, 33½ hours per week, Term Time Only

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.

Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly, positive and forward-looking team in October/November 2024.

As a Learning Support Assistant you would work closely with the teaching and therapy staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs and developing their skills for life and independence.  In this role you will be able to make a big difference to our pupils, all of whom have a wide range of severe and/or complex needs, with communication and learning difficulties.

Candidates do not need experience of working in a special needs or education environment, although it would be advantageous, as would experience of Early Years.  Excellent literacy and numeracy skills are essential, along with flexibility, resilience, strong communication and team working skills.  Candidates should be prepared to work at any of our 3 sites.

There are many development opportunities for those interested in career progression, including into teaching and other types of work with children and young people.

The hours are 33.5 per week working 8.30am to 3.30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Wednesdays, with half an hour lunch each day.  The post is term time only; 38 weeks plus 5 staff training days.  The salary is within Kent Range Band 4 (£23,338 per annum FTE) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks worked, which equates to £1,627 per month (including SEN allowance) before deductions.

Benefits include access to Kent Rewards (including discounts on everyday products and services), contributory pension scheme, free school meals, access to free counselling, free parking and other support services. We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our staff.

If you are interested please complete the application form below and e-mail it to recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk or post it to Oakley School, Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4NE  Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, we are unable to accept CVs.

Oakley School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, a commitment we expect all staff to share and uphold.