Looking for a career working with children and young people with special needs?

Oakley School is the district Special School for pupils aged from 2 to 19 years all of whom have severe and/or complex needs, with 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 at our Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells sites.

As a Learning Support Assistant you would work closely with the teaching 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 children, 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 travel to and work at any of our 3 sites.

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

The salary is within Kent Range Bands 3 to 4: £19,335 to £20,535 (including SEN allowance) per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks actually worked.

Closing date is 5pm on Tuesday, 29th September 2020. The selection process will take place on Monday, 5th October 2020.

If you are interested please look at our website for further information and how to apply: www.oakleyschool.co.uk or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk Please note that 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.