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EYFS Teaching Assistant for Evergreen Speech and Language Centre - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Warren Wood Primary Academy , Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-2011-9S
  • Posted:10/01/2022
  • Pay:NJC Grade D2 points 4-11 (£13,905 – £15,973)
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:19/01/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our established team providing support to EYFS pupils with speech and language needs in the Evergreen Centre at Warren Wood Primary Academy. Warren Wood Primary Academy is designated by the Local Authority as a co-located specialist provision for speech and language needs. The Evergreen Centre is included within the main Warren Wood School building and has the same Headteacher and Governing Body as the main school.

The Evergreen Centre offers 40 places across the primary age range with opportunities for pupils in the centre to enjoy social interaction within a mainstream setting, as well as inclusion in elements of the national curriculum as appropriate. All pupils within the Evergreen Centre are fully involved in the life of the school.

The successful applicant will follow a programme of support clearly defined by the SENCO and work alongside teaching and other appropriate staff dependent on the nature of the particular needs of the pupils.

Warren Wood Primary Academy, is part of the Skills for Life Trust. The Trust have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted, encouraged and led by our CEO, Mr Andy Reese. The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

Our aim is to provide a stable, nurturing environment in which children are happy, stimulated and keen to learn. As part of the Skills for Life Trust, our ‘Skills for Life’ strategy is an integral part of the school, equipping children with the vital skills they need for secondary school and adult life. We believe that every child can reach their potential and our caring and dedicated staff will allow them to achieve this.

 In 2019, Ofsted graded the school as 'Good' in all areas.

 Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive;

  • Skills for Life Trust values
  • Free Private Healthcare Cover
  • Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
  • Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
  • A supportive environment

The Skills for Life Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references. 

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Closing Date: 19 January 2022

Information about the school

The Evergreen Centre offers 40 places across the primary age range with opportunities for pupils in the centre to enjoy social interaction within a mainstream setting, as well as inclusion in elements of the national curriculum as appropriate. All pupils within the Evergreen Centre are fully involved in the life of the school.

Warren Wood Primary Academy, is part of the Skills for Life Trust. The Trust have developed a set of core values for staff which are promoted, encouraged and led by our CEO, Mr Andy Reese. The values help to ensure staff have a healthy work-life balance, are recognised and praised for their work, and are empowered to make decisions.

Our aim is to provide a stable, nurturing environment in which children are happy, stimulated and keen to learn. As part of the Skills for Life Trust, our ‘Skills for Life’ strategy is an integral part of the school, equipping children with the vital skills they need for secondary school and adult life. We believe that every child can reach their potential and our caring and dedicated staff will allow them to achieve this.

In 2019, Ofsted graded the school as Good; in all areas.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs L Hardie
  • Address:Arethusa Road, Warrenwood, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR
  • Telephone: 01634 401401
  • Email: rothc030@sflt.org.uk

Fax: 01634 813827

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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.