SEN Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

New Horizons Children’s Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2008-147S
• Posted:08/12/2023
• Pay:£19,564 - £22,798 for hours and weeks stated
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:02/01/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £19,564 - £22,798 for hours and weeks stated

Contract: Fixed Term, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 days)

We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract to join our team at New Horizon’s Children’s Academy.  The successful candidate will provide 1:1 learning support under the guidance of the SENCo in all curriculum areas, together with supporting the class teacher in teaching and welfare in accordance with the pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs. 

The SEN Teaching Assistant will be able to maximise opportunities to develop learning and, providing positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and developing independent thought and working strategies.

There will also be a requirement to support at break and lunchtime and to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training. 

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.  
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.   
• Free parking in our secure staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Georgina Spratt on georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

New Horizons Children's Academy is a Good School (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

"There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff." - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
• Telephone: 0333 360 2115
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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