Learning Support Assistant

We require a Learning Support Assistant to join Victory Academy to provide support to our Key Stage 3 and 4 students. You will work as directed by the SENCO with individual students and groups of students, supporting with the monitoring of progress for individuals.  Due to the nature of the role a patient, caring and compassionate approach is needed. This post is suitable if you are looking to build your experience working with SEND pupils, but also current Teaching Assistants who are willing to undertake training and development related to the role. 

Other responsibilities include assisting in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct within the Academy and to provide support for colleagues through the enactment of Academy policy and procedure. Supporting colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development and emotional literacy both within classrooms and in other defined learning environments. You will have the ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.  

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Our School

The Victory Academy is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are a mixed comprehensive school for students of all ability ranges, where everyone works and learns within its caring and supportive environment.  Victory is a school for the local community, and we seek opportunities for students to develop as local citizens and serve and support our surrounding charities, industries and families. 

We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources.  Victory Academy has strong links with the local community, enabling us to draw upon a strong and rich local culture to support the personal development of young people.  As a Artsmark Platinum school, we are dedicated to cultural entitlement and opportunity for all young people.  We are also an accredited Thinking School.

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“The Victory Academy is a welcoming and caring school. Staff-pupil relationships are strong’” Ofsted 2023

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.? 
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.? 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff. 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager of this position please contact the Aimee Green (Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk) 

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site, please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk