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Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Abbey Court , Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-7053-89S
  • Posted:03/02/2023
  • Pay:£21,189 to £24,054 pro rata + SEN Allowance £1,401
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:31/03/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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An outstanding school

(3 successive inspections – Ofsted July 2010, October 2012 and September 2017)

We are currently looking for…

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Medway Scale, Grade D2     

£21,189 - £24,054 pro-rata + SEN Allowance (£1,401)

Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so, how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible.

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery & Primary) and Rede Court Road (Secondary & Further Education). The primary site is also home to our brand new school farm!

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45am – 3.45pm), term time only.

Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

View our recruitment video at…

http://www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/1308/working-at-abbey-court-school

Please apply online at Jobs Go Public website or ring 01634 338220 or email office@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk to request an application form

Closing date: 31 March 2023

CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.

Information about the school

Abbey Court School provides a stimulating, challenging and safe learning environment where pupils and staff efforts, work and achievement are celebrated.

Abbey Court School caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located in pleasant surroundings on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery & Primary) and Rede Court Road (Secondary & Further Education). The Primary provision is located in a new purpose built facility, and includes a school farm.

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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 Legislation.