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Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant- Offsite - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-166S
  • Posted:09/06/2023
  • Pay:19,000 - 25,333
  • Start Date:4/9/23
  • App Close Date:29/06/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Hours:             Monday – Friday – 08:30 – 15:30 (Term-Time only, 39 weeks with opportunities for flexible working)

Salary:            £25,333 per annum (pro-rated to term-time only, actual salary £19,000)

Starting:          September 2023

Closing:          Thursday 29th June 2023

 

We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with students who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to join our exceptional team supporting students with their academic, personal and social development.

West Heath School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, works towards helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. All of our learners have Education, Health and Care Plans and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement.

The successful candidates will have a good level of Maths and English and a flexible approach to working as Sixth Form students require support at external locations, such as therapeutic farms and colleges.  Candidates local to Maidstone and Medway are particularly welcome to apply as we have a number of Sixth Form students based in these areas.  Successful candidates need to have a valid driving licence in order to transport students using school vehicles.

As well as working in an incredibly rewarding environment our benefits include free lunches and onsite parking. There are excellent opportunities for career development and training from internal and external experts.

 

Job Description, personal specification and application form can be found on our website.

To arrange an informal visit please email whs.hr @westheathschool.com

 

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr-team@westheathschool.com

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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.