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Teaching Assistant 16-25 Provision - Term Time

Muddy Wellies, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC887-7917-8S
  • Posted:15/03/2024
  • Pay:11.50 until qualified.
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:12/04/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Craftworks College is looking for a qualified and or experienced Teaching Assistant, training will be provided to the right candidate, to work with students who have behaviour issues. The person needs to be able to work with a range of special educational needs and young people, who are disabled and/or disadvantaged, studying horticulture, animal care, creative crafts and Maths and English. As a college we are very committed to the personal and professional development of our staff and will enrol the successful candidate onto a TA Apprenticeship course on completion of their probationary period.

Craftworks College as part of the Brogdale CIC Group works across 6 sites delivering education to disadvantaged and disabled young people in Swale and Ashford. For a little company there is a lot going on and we have been developing our college offer. The applicant will need to be computer literate, have education to level 2 in English and Maths and be able to self manage and work as part of a team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Brogdale CIC retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Brogdale CIC, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and are passionate advocates of social inclusion for all. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

  • Company pension

 

Schedule: 

  • Monday to Friday

 Ability to commute/relocate: 

  • Ashford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

 

Education:

  •  GCSE or equivalent (required)

 

Experience:

  •  Special education: 1 year (preferred)

 

Licence/Certification:

  •  Driving Licence (preferred)

 

Information about the school

Craftworks College, part of the Brogdale CIC group, is an independent specialist college which is based in Kent. It was initially called Brogdale Community Interest Company however became its own separate charity operating with the Brogdale CIC group in January 2021. The college has 6 sites, 3 in Ashford comprising of Food with Friends cafe; which is situated inside a government Gateway Plus building in central Ashford, Stourside Farm, which is located on the Wyvern School site for SEND and Muddy Wellies community farm which is in Smeeth. Two sites are in Faversham, Brogdale Farm the original site located within the home of the National Fruit Collection and a Georgian and Victorian Walled Garden in Faversham. The main office and other site is Culnells Farm in Iwade. Many of the sites are rural to support the provision of local services to young people who live in those communities.

The college provides education and training to young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including mental health needs.

There are 91 learners aged 16-24 on study programmes studying vocational qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2. Learners study a range of subjects, including Practical Horticulture, Creative Craft, Food and Cookery and Farm Animal Care. All students have English and Maths lessons, Personal Development Sessions and interventions to support their access to learning, all students are given the opportunity to access Enrichment activities and work experience.

CRAFTWORKS VALUES EXPECTATIONS

Generosity We are kind, caring and generous

Respect We respect others feelings, bodies and property

Openness We value freedom and openness

Well-being We look after everybody inc. ourselves

Trust We always tell the truth

Humanity We are inclusive of all people's differences

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01795844849

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.