Post 16 Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Rivermead, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC887-7016-13S
• Posted:11/07/2024
• Pay:NJC D2 + SEN allowance pro rata
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:08/08/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 9th September 2024

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Grade: NJC D2 + SEN allowance pro rata

Hours: 31 hours per week term time only + 5 inset days 

Location: Rivermead Provisions

Tel: 01634 338348  Email: mbate@r-i-t.org 

Due to the expansion of our successful Post 16 team, Rivermead School part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Post 16 team supporting learners aged 11 to 19 with a range of complex needs including autism. We are looking for a talented person who is enthusiastic and can work on their own initiative; for the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to support the development of Careers within our Post 16 provision.  All candidates must have a good knowledge of English and Maths and it is desirable if you have previous experience of working in a Post16 provisions and/or with learners who have SEND needs.  The successful candidate will be primarily based in our Post 16 provision however, you could be asked to work across our provisions.

Rivermead has a warm and caring atmosphere where learners can flourish, we put great emphasis on the personal development of each individual. The Rivermead Inclusive Trust promote Continued Professional Development of all employees and offer exciting prospects for enrichment and promotion for the right candidates. 

Are you...

• Someone who has the highest expectations of themselves and others?
• A dedicated team player with energy, drive and creativity?
• Able to work collaboratively and act with initiative?
• Of the belief that all children can do well and have a desire to help them achieve?
• Committed to the highest possible expectations and learner outcomes?
• Ambitious and committed to your own professional development?
• Innovative and committed to school improvement?

We can offer you…

• A fun, supporting and friendly team and wonderful positive children.
• A well-resourced school – including the latest technology and teaching materials related to our new curriculum and amazing outdoor learning spaces.
• Staff who work closely together in year group teams to plan and deliver our exciting themed curriculum and provide mutual support and challenge.
• Bespoke training designed to meet the needs of our team from both external and internal trainers – a ‘grow our own’ attitude.
• A range of opportunities for career development throughout our Multi Academy Trust.
• A dynamic and supportive Senior Leadership Team

Offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring and a Health Declaration.

For further information please contact Mrs Melinda Bate (PA to the Headteacher 01634 338348).

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date should an appropriate application be received. 

Information about the school

Rivermead Inclusive Trust strives to be diverse and inclusive and a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form please contact Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will cater to your needs ie. large print, coloured forms and an audio version.

If for any reason you have difficulty completing an application form please again contact the Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will support.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration and satisfactory references

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Mel Bate
• Address:Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG
• Telephone: 01634 338 348
• Email: mbate@r-i-t.org

Fax: 01634 338 347

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality and Diversity Statement