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Teaching Assistant at Chantry Community Academy - Part-time

Beyond Schools Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F22-331-S
  • Posted:07/12/2023
  • Pay:KR3 - £9,488 per annum (£21,293 FTE)
  • Start Date:January 2024
  • App Close Date:15/12/2023 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Teaching Assistant at Chantry Community Academy

Salary: Kent Range 3 - £9,488 Per Annum

Hours: 19.5 hours per week (Mon- Wed), term time only

Required: January 2024

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for helping children learn and grow?  If so we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Chantry Community Academy.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting the classroom teacher in creating a stimulating and engaging learning environment for our young learners.

Responsiblities:

  •  Experience of working with children with SEN and/or SEMH would be preferable.
  • Highly motivated and committed to providing inclusive learning opportunities.
  • Supporting the teacher in delivering lessons and activities that cater to the diverse needs of the students.
  • Assisting with classroom preparation and organising educational resources.
  • Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who may require additional attention.
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes teamwork and respect among students.
  • Encouraging students’ social and emotional development, helping them to build self-confidence and resilience.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with children effectively.
  • Patience and understanding to cater to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teachers and staff effectively.

Chantry Community Academy is a primary school based in Gravesend, 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
  • Secure car parking
  • 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 Chantry Community Academy:

https://youtu.be/2NPdCwhIStQ

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

For more information on this role, please email the Skills for Life Trust HR Department at hr@sflt.org.uk.

Closing Date: 15th December 2023. We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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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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.