Learning Support Assistant (The Victory Harbour)
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 74994485-20de-402b-a2d7-19d75204f1ae |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Want to join new our state-of-the-art, Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)?
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the team within The Victory Harbour providing support to SEMH students. Working, 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.
The Victory Harbour
The Victory Harbour is our new Specialist Resource Provision, a dedicated provision specifically for students, with an EHCP, who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The Victory Harbour is fully part of The Victory Academy which welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2025.
The Victory Harbour Vision:
To be an integral part of our school and a centre of excellence for children with SEMH and children who, with support, can access opportunities in mainstream education.
To be a base where children with SEMH are supported to learn strategies to enable them to achieve and thrive. Focusing on communicating and interacting with and relating to others, and experiencing the diverse, real world around them.
To be an inspirational provision of inclusion that is reflective of the wider school ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Want to join new our state-of-the-art, Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)?
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the team within The Victory Harbour providing support to SEMH students. Working, 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.
The Victory Harbour
The Victory Harbour is our new Specialist Resource Provision, a dedicated provision specifically for students, with an EHCP, who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The Victory Harbour is fully part of The Victory Academy which welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2025.
The Victory Harbour Vision:
To be an integral part of our school and a centre of excellence for children with SEMH and children who, with support, can access opportunities in mainstream education.
To be a base where children with SEMH are supported to learn strategies to enable them to achieve and thrive. Focusing on communicating and interacting with and relating to others, and experiencing the diverse, real world around them.
To be an inspirational provision of inclusion that is reflective of the wider school ethos and values.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.