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. Please email Samantha Garrett, People Manager,  s.garrett@saa.woodard.co.uk to arrange. CV’s will not be accepted.

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 been 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.

 Incomplete applications and CV’s will not be considered. Your cooperation is essential in upholding the highest standards of safety and care for our students.  

About our School

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff. 

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Statement 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.

All posts will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks, including the receipt of two satisfactory references.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form and to give consent for an online search to be carried out.  Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, therefore individuals on the children’s barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply.  There is a six-month probation period for all post-holders.