Learning Support Assistant

4 days ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent Tech Full time

Advert Contract: Part-time, permanent, Term time plus all inset days. Hours: 32 Hours (Monday – 08:30 – 16:00, Tuesday - Friday 08:30 – 15:15) Start date: December 2025 As a Learning Support Assistant at St Augustine Academy, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the academy. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help students to access the curriculum, build confidence, and develop essential skills, with a particular focus on improving literacy and numeracy. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting students in lessons, ensuring they can engage fully with their learning. Providing targeted support in literacy and maths to help students develop reading, writing, comprehension, and numeracy skills. Assisting teachers with the preparation of learning resources and classroom activities. Delivering small group or one-to-one interventions to raise attainment. Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting the school’s values. Supporting the inclusion of students with additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will: Have strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to support students in developing these areas. Possess strong computer skills to carry out role-related tasks effectively. Be patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with young people. Be organised, reliable, and committed to supporting student progress. Have good communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Show enthusiasm for education and a willingness to learn and develop. Experience working in a school or with young people would be an advantage, but training will be provided. Informal visits are welcome.  The hiring manager may call candidates for an informal chat prior to the shortlisting process.Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. What we offer 2 weeks holiday at October half term A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff Laptop Free Car Parking Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events Occupational Sick Pay Exceptional leave arrangements for family events Free eye tests for VDU users A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access Free fitness suite on site Applicants Requirements To comply with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must fully complete the application form. This includes; Providing a full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with explanations for any gaps in employment. Proving all names that you have known as from birth. Detailing all relevant education and qualifications. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of the recruitment process.

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