Full Time Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-367S
• Posted:13/10/2022
• Pay:KR3(£19,293 FTE) pro rata + SEN Allowance pro-rata
• Start Date:Immediate start through to January 2023
• App Close Date:31/01/2023 at 08:00
• Interviews:Rolling basis through to January 2023

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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new opportunity?

Ifield school is a unique and outstanding special school for children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs. Almost half of all our pupils have a diagnosis of autism and speech and language difficulties whilst some have complex medical needs. By joining our school cohort, you will work in a variety of environments, no two days are the same. You will be working term time only as a teaching assistant, 30.5/31 hours per week, £19,293 FTE (pro rata) + SEN Allowance (pro-rata), assisting pupils with activities that challenge their thinking whilst supporting them with communication, writing and mathematics skills. Some of our pupils and older students also require support and assistance with personal care. We are looking to recruit a number of TA’s for immediate start through to January 2023, to join our existing team. Initially, this is a fixed term contract until 31^st August 2023, subject to review at the end of this period.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

What we can offer the candidate:

• The opportunity to work in various environments, not just the classroom. We have several learning spaces including the Rainbow room, Sensory circuit and Swing room, Hydro pool, & Ifield’s Woodland. Ifield School won the Guardian’s National ‘School We’d Like’ competition creating a new facility to enhance outdoor learning.
• Joining a team of experienced and outstanding teaching assistants who will share their expertise, support and knowledge. (Team Teach, Paediatric First Aid, Communication & Sensory Circuits)
• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards and KCC employee benefit scheme
• Enrolment in local government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line
• Comprehensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to apply for a School Direct Placement leading to Qualified teacher status if you would like to progress your career within our school and have a minimum of a 2:2degree, preferably in Maths, Science or English

The candidate must have:

• Specialist SEND experience working with children and young adults. We would also consider exceptional candidates that lack this experience but come from a carer/medical background and can demonstrate a strong ability and capacity to work with our children and young people at Ifield School.
• NVQ level 2 supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent, alongside GSCE grades A to C in Maths and English (you will be required to produce original certificates)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative
• Patience, understanding and resilience to work in a Special school
• Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting and working with pupils with severe and complex needs

Additional skills set would be an advantage:

• Multi-lingual skills to support EAL pupils
• Qualifications in swimming to support pupils in the hydro pool
• Driving licence and experience driving school minibus

Please call Leigh on 01474-365485 with any questions.  Use the apply button below to FULLY complete your application form.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a special school for children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs. Almost half of all our pupils have a diagnosis of autism and speech and language difficulties whilst some have complex medical needs.

A unique and outstanding school, located on an attractive and spacious 9-acre site with 6 acres of managed woodland area. We believe that our highly skilled staff make a positive and valuable contribution to the lives of children with profound, severe, and complex needs, each and every day.

In May 2018 Ofsted judged Ifield as an Outstanding school for the third consecutive time.

Ifield School is one of the founding members of KsENT, a co-operative trust for Kent Special Schools.

In September 2015, Ifield School federated with King's Farm Primary School under one Governing Body collectively known as the Cedar Federation.

Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and will also be subject to an online search.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Rosie Owen
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: rowen@ifield.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Teaching Assistant JD