Communications Support TA for Hearing Impaired Children - Part Time 25 Hours. - Term Time

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

Ref:KCC886-2017-186S
Posted:13/11/2022
Pay:KR3
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:02/12/2022 at 09:00
Interviews:W/C 5th December 2022

Advert

Required ASAP

25 hours per week, Term time only

Kent Range 3

Fixed Term until 31st August 2023

Drapers Mills is an inclusive school and this position is to work 1:1 as a communication support worker. We would like to welcome you into the TKAT family and for you to support a child to further develop and grow in confidence with their communication with others. We are an inclusive school where every student and member of staff is valued highly.

We are looking for a full-time / part-time TA who is willing to commit to the whole school ethos and contribute to the whole school community.

Applicants must have excellent sign language skills (minimum qualification BSL Level 2) and experience of working with deaf and/or language impaired children.

Applications particularly welcome applicants with experience of working with students with ASD, multi-sensory impairment, behaviour support needs.

Closing date: 2nd December

Interviews: week beginning 05 December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Our Commitment: Equal, Inclusive, Diverse: TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.

Access to interview: should you be selected, please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

"Inclusion underpins every aspect of school life" (Ofsted, 2018)

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

Name:Kathleen Davis
Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
Telephone: (01843) 223989
Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org