Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC887-7031-127S
• Posted:29/03/2024
• Pay:D2 point 4 - £15,380 + SEN Allowance (£1,287)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Location: Please note that in addition to Danecourt School there are satellite provisions located at Featherby Primary School, Gillingham & Bligh Primary school, Strood. You may be required to work at any of the 3 locations.

Grade – D2 point 4 - £15,380 per annum  +  SEN Allowance - £1,287 per annum 

Contracted Hours 28.75 per week - 8.45 am - 3.15 pm Monday - Friday  Working Weeks 39 (term time )

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant? If so, we want YOU to join our dedicated and friendly staff team!

We are looking for a teaching assistants who:

• Ideally has a NVQ level 2 or equivalent in an aspect of child care or SEND practice
• Some experience of working with pupils with specific SEND needs including ASD
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (Equivalent to GCSE Grade A-C)
• Willingness to provide personal care and hygiene to children as required
• Ability to co-operate and work as part of a team and to be pro-active in using own initiative
• A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with a patient, flexible and positive manner.

At Danecourt our mission is to provide all pupils with a “stimulating learning environment where every individual is valued, respected, safe and successful”. All pupils receive a personalised curriculum tailored to meet their specific needs.

In return we can offer you:

• A positive working environment
• National terms and conditions and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Programmes of CPD with possible cross trust development opportunities
• Early salary access scheme & financial advice (wagestream)
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the Trust is available at www.Maritimeacademytrust.org and further information about the job and our school in the attached application pack.

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Danecourt School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Across the Trust, we believe in transforming education through collaboration, creativity, and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

At Danecourt, we are proud to be a specialist primary school for pupils with a wide range of needs — including complex learning difficulties and autism. Every child here is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to help all pupils become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

We achieve this through a personalised curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our highly trained and dedicated staff have the highest expectations for every pupil — celebrating difference, encouraging curiosity, and unlocking potential in every lesson.

Collaboration sits at the heart of all we do. We work closely with families, carers, and specialist agencies to ensure every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Pupil progress and achievement are celebrated in meaningful ways that reflect the uniqueness of each learner.

If you’re interested in joining our community, we warmly welcome you to visit us — meet our pupils and staff, see our approach in action, and experience the truly special atmosphere that defines Danecourt School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack