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HNF Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-6919-574S
  • Posted:13/03/2023
  • Pay:£20,595 FTE
  • Start Date:April 2023
  • App Close Date:30/04/2023 at 17:00
  • Interviews:ASAP

Advert

The John Wallis Church of England Academy are currently recruiting for a High Needs Funding (HNF) Teaching Assistant for the Lower School.

The role is full time, term-time only and is funded until July 2023.  There may be the possibility of funding continuing into the following academic year.

We are looking to appoint a HNF Teaching Assistant with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspired and guided by the key Christian values of respect, truth, trust, integrity and love.

HNF Teaching Assistants assist in the educational and social development of individual pupils under the direction and guidance of the Vice Principal Head of School and SENCO team to ensure they attain the targets set under their individual educational programmes.

Skills and Experience -  To be considered for the position:

  • Good standard of general education (i.e. NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
  • Previous experience (1-2 years) of working with children.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality

 

  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Information about the school

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is a 0-19 Academy in Ashford, Kent. We are the Second largest employer in South Ashford and have a happy and well established staff team many of whom we have retained for many years. As a large all though school there are many opportunities for career progression within the Academy across the full spectrum of key stages.

The Academy provides an outstanding learning environment that ensures a wealth of opportunities for students to achieve their best, with a curriculum that engenders a love of learning and high attainment, helping students to become qualified, skilled and adaptable. We have a personalised learning approach and high expectations of all our students, irrespective of their ability or needs; a strong ethos of security, care and warmth for one another, providing stepping stones to and from the community we serve.

The Academy values the contribution of all it’s staff and offer the following benefits:

Excellent professional development opportunities Excellent opportunities for career development Discounted fees at our on-site Nursery provision Salary Extras employee initiatives including a Cycle to work scheme and discounted shopping, An Employee Assistance Programme with a arrange of benefits available to staff and their immediate family, Discounted membership at local gym facility.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
  • Telephone: 01233 623465
  • Email: HR@thejohnwallisacademy.org

Documents

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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.