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Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5401-298S
  • Posted:27/09/2022
  • Pay:£19,389 - £20,549 pa - full time equivalent
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:14/10/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To be advised

Advert

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with specific students within the English department. This contract is initially until August 2023, as it is subject to the continuation of higher needs funding, however it is highly likely to continue beyond this date.

Maplesden Noakes is dedicated to providing outstanding training and development as well as ensuring there is the right work-life balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. 

For this role, applicants must have evidence of a high standard of literacy and numeracy (i.e. GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above).

Hours are 33.75 per week from 8.15am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday (inclusive of a 45-minute lunch break).  Term time only plus staff development days/twilight hours. Job share/part-time will be considered for the right candidates.

Further information is also available to view on the attached job description.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach by the closing date of 14th October 2022 (9 am). 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development within a supportive setting. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons, free annual flu vaccinations, long service celebrations, bespoke CPD and a staff rewards system.

Staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

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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.