Teaching Assistant at Greenacre Academy - Term Time

Beyond Schools Trust

• Ref:KCC-F22-298-S
• Posted:03/10/2023
• Pay:NJC Grade D2 Points 4-11 - £15,562 - £17,666
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:13/10/2023 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBA

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Teaching Assistant – Greenacre Academy

Salary: NJC Grade D2 Points 4-11 - £15,562 - £17,666 per annum

Required: ASAP

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our established and expanding team, providing support to pupils, including those with special needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and has a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.  The successful applicant will follow a programme of support clearly defined by the SENCo, and work alongside teaching and other appropriate staff dependent on the nature of the particular needs of the pupils.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supporting teachers in delivering high-quality lessons to students
• Working with small groups of students, providing additional support and guidance where necessary
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Helping to maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient and compassionate approach to supporting students with a range of needs and abilities
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative when required

Greenacre Academy is an all boys’ school based in Chatham, Kent and is part of the Skills for Life Trust.  The Trust believes in the importance of core values that support our staff’s well-being and growth.  We want our staff to have a good balance between work and life, receive recognition and praise for their efforts, and feel empowered to make decisions.  As a member of the Trust, you will also have the opportunities to collaborate with other staff across our primary and secondary settings.  We value teamwork and believe that working together can bring about positive changes within our school community.

Amongst the many benefits of working for us you will receive: 

• Skills for Life Trust values
• Free Private Healthcare Cover
• Care First – Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
• A supportive environment
• Free Flu Vaccination
• Flexible working
• Timetabled and purposeful CPD
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Free car parking
• Laptop and technical support
• Access to the National College*

*The National College provides engaging CPD in a high quality video format on the latest practice, policy and research, working with some of the leading experts in education.

Please check out this video for more information about Greenacre Academy: https://youtu.be/g72TnNRujyQ

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call the HR Department on 01634 861596 ext: 337 or email hr@sflt.org.uk who can arrange this for you or alternatively visit our website at: www.sflt.org.uk

Information about the trust

We are an ambitious organisation of 10 schools, serving the educational needs of nearly 7,000 children and young people aged 3 to 19.

Our academies are based in a tight geographical area drawing students and employees from Kent and Medway in the South East of England.

We employ around 900 people in a range of roles designed to support children to be successful when they leave the Trust. We also rely on the time and commitment of over 100 volunteer Trustees and Governors, who share our ambitions for our schools and our students. These are expressed in our vision, our mission, and our values.

We have a strong belief in the value of lifelong learning and in our strategic plan, we set out to develop a Trust that fully prepares children so they have the skills, knowledge, values and character to be successful in the world beyond our doors. We also believe that our greatest asset as an organisation, is our people, and we are privileged to be involved with such courageous, committed and child-centred employees. Everything we do is aimed at providing our staff with the resources and leadership to achieve their best. We believe that a supported and motivated staff create the best environment and the best opportunities for students to achieve their full potential.

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Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Manager
• Address:Fort Pitt Grammar School,
  Fort Pitt Hill,,
  Chatham,
  Kent,
  ME4 6TJ
• Telephone: 01634 861596
• Email: hr@sflt.org.uk

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