Specialist Teaching Assistant for Students with Sensory Impairments and Physical Disabilities - Term Time - Special Needs Position

The Skinners’ Kent Academy, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-6916-88S
• Posted:03/05/2022
• Pay:£20,997– £22,918
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:03/06/2022 at 13:00
• Interviews:As soon as possible

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Specialist Teaching Assistant for students with sensory impairments and physical disabilities 

We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Teaching Assistant who will be supporting students with sensory impairment and physical disabilities.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, creative, energetic and excellent practitioner who ideally have experience of supporting students in the classroom or working with young people.  They will be caring and sensitive to the needs of all students, but especially those for whom they are responsible and with whom they are working. Their professionalism and dedication will enable our students and pupils to achieve more than they believe possible.

They will work as part of an outstanding team of Teaching Assistants and will be committed to ensuring Quality First Teaching and Learning. 

The Inclusion Team has a wide-ranging responsibility across the Academy for the progress and well-being of key groups including those with Special Educational Needs, those with English as an Additional Language, vulnerable students, Free School Meal students and Most Able and Talented students.

The team consists of an Assistant Principal for Inclusion and SENDCo, SEND Manager, Assistant  Inclusion Manager, Most Able and Talented Coordinator and an outstanding team of seven Teaching Assistants. Owing to growth and expansion we are looking to increase our numbers of Teaching Assistants as we recognise the impact that their work has on students and their life chances.

This  post is 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year which is term time plus INSET days. 

This is a temporary role linked to named students.

Please see the job pack for further information about the the role.

We will offer: 

• An exciting and vibrant place of work 

• Gym facilities 

• Local Authority Reward Scheme 

• High Quality Continued Professional Development

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

Please note we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-18 with around 1,100 students currently on its role. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Academy is a non-selective school in a local authority that operates a selective system.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy opened in 2009 and occupies a £21.4 million facility. In its 2016 inspection The Academy was rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

The Academy is part of the Skinners’ family of schools who are supported by The Skinners’ Company, one of the 12 great livery companies in the City of London.

Values and vision:

The secondary school was founded on principles of high standards and high aspirations. It aims to be a emotionally enriching place with a culture of active participation.

Teachers seek to create, develop and maintain an education that provides opportunities for success for all. The Skinners’ Kent Academy aims to celebrate the achievement of everyone, in all aspects of life.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Department
• Address:The Skinners’ Kent Academy, Blackhurst Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY
• Telephone: 01892 534377
• Email: hr@skinnerskentacademy.org.uk

Fax: 01892 516203

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job applicant pack