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Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-7067-135S
  • Posted:01/02/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 5 £22,595 (pro-rata)plus SEN Allowance
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:06/03/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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 3 x Teaching Assistant Vacancies

 

1 x Permanent Contract, 2 x Maternity Cover

 

We wish to appoint enthusiastic, capable and caring Teaching Assistants who will be able to support students with their learning up to GCSE level and help bring positive change to behaviour.

 

We are looking for confident and skilled Teaching Assistants, with excellent behaviour management and communication skills, to join our friendly school. Experience of working with students who present with challenging behaviour would be an advantage.

 

The pay is good, the support tremendous, the staff teamwork outstanding and our facilities are modern and fit for purpose. If interested, please contact the school 01304 853 033 or email office@portal-house.kent.sch.uk for an informal chat or arrange a visit to see our amazing school.

 

Portal House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

 

  

Information about the school

At Portal House School, we envision a future where every student—regardless of their challenges—feels valued, empowered, and inspired to succeed. We are committed to nurturing confident, resilient learners who are equipped with the academic qualifications, life skills, and self-belief to thrive in further education, employment, and beyond. Through compassion, structure, and opportunity, we aim to transform lives and open doors to brighter futures.

Our school consists of up to 80 secondary-aged students with significant Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and acts as a fresh start to their educational experience. Our mission is to reverse negative experiences of education and help every student rediscover a love for learning.

We offer a nurturing, inclusive environment in modern, purpose-built facilities where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Our students typically have broadly average or above-average academic potential, and we tailor our curriculum to help them achieve meaningful qualifications and life skills. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as bespoke learning pathways for students who need a more tailored approach due to their individual circumstances.

Our small class sizes (typically 4–7 students) ensure that each learner receives focused support from qualified teachers and dedicated teaching assistants. This personalised approach enables our students to leave us with an average of 8–9 accreditations (GCSEs, BTECs, and Entry Levels), ready to progress into sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or employment.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 853526

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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.