Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Astor Secondary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-4113-323S
• Posted:17/07/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 4 £18,233.28
• Start Date:01/09/2024
• App Close Date:05/08/2024 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Do you want to change student lives and make a difference to someone’s future?

Are you enthusiastic about developing the minds of young people?

Can you inspire the next generation of young people to realise their dreams?

Astor Secondary School is the place for you!

We are looking for a dedicated, supportive and understanding Teaching Assistant who can work in partnership with our young people, parents, and teaching staff to achieve the highest outcomes for our young people.

We provide our learners with the independent skills, confidence, and self-belief they need to be successful whilst at school and beyond.

In your role as a Teaching Assistant, you will have the confidence to provide small group intervention activities, support students in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher in a variety of subject areas around the school.

Training and development opportunities will be provided to positively influence student outcomes and your own personal development.

Supervisory duties at breaks and/or lunchtime will be required. 

The school offers a welcoming, supportive and caring environment. Professional development and staff wellbeing is valued at all levels. We also offer an expanding benefits package which includes an excellent Employee Support Programme (which includes free counselling support, GP appointments and wellbeing resources), a great salary-based pension scheme, a wellbeing day in term time, a staff discount scheme, an eye-care scheme and free tea and coffee on site.

Please check the Job Description and Person Specification below for the requirements of the role - training can be provided where not all criteria are met.

You will need to have Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent and be confident in your ability to work with targeted individuals and small groups to provide intervention in Literacy and Numeracy.

Salary: Kent Range 4 - £18,233.28 (£23,921 FTE) per annum for 32.5 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.

Hours of work Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm term time plus 5 development days.

Please complete the application form online via the link on this advert and also complete the SSET Equal Opportunities Form at the bottom of this advert and email to hr@samphirestar.com. References will be requested prior to interview.

Information about the school

Samphire Star Education Trust is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. We are Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. At all levels, individuals have the opportunity to extend their interests and develop their talents through collaboration and celebration within strong and imaginative teams.

We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout our Schools. All young people in our community, from the youngest to the oldest, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kirsty Garcia Mills
• Address:HR Team, Astor Secondary School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS
• Telephone: 01304200150
• Email: hr@samphirestar.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equalities Monitoring Form
• Job Description