SEN Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-170S
• Posted:29/09/2023
• Pay:Kent range 4/5 depending on skills and experience
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:30/10/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary:  Kent Range 4/5 (depending on skills and experience) £21,389 to £23,693 FTE (pro rata £17,558 - £19,449)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our inspirational SEND department as a Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant will work with secondary school students who have special educational needs, both in a classroom setting and on a 1-1 basis. Some experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs, in particular autism, ADHD and literacy and numeracy difficulties, would be an advantage but not essential. You will be joining a great team of experienced staff and supportive leadership.

The post will be 35 Hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days (39 weeks per year).

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

• Training opportunities are provided for all staff
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme

Our Offer:

We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach, using APPLY NOW link

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2023 at 12pm

Start Date: ASAP

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain references
• Application pack