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SEN Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Kings Park School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC105-1004-2S
  • Posted:04/03/2025
  • Pay:Depending on experience.
  • Start Date:01/09/2025
  • App Close Date:01/04/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:May 2025

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WHO ARE WE?  

Kings Park School is a newly established independent, specialist provision for children and young people aged 7 to 16, located in Ashford, Kent. We provide full-time specialist co-education for those who have an Education, Health and Care plan. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are looking for someone who also wants to be part of our mission is to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

Kings Park School is seeking to appoint a highly effective SEN Teaching Assistant. 

We are looking for a candidate that can support pupils, parents, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress. 

Are you a skilled, efficient and highly organised person who may want  to join our  friendly school team? 

The successful candidate will have responsibility to be the line manager to a team of Teaching Assistants and will benefit from the support of the headteacher. You will have good attention to detail, the ability to work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. 

 WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US? 

  • To become an integral part of a dynamic, newly established SEND school where your leadership will have a lasting impact on shaping the future of our pupil. 
  • Because you want to join a supportive, passionate team committed to the success and well-being of every pupil, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. 
  • So that you can enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you are rewarded for your dedication and hard work. 

 THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE: 

  • Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils. 
  • Punctual, with a good attendance record. 
  • An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing. 
  • Organised. 
  • An excellent time manager. 
  • Hardworking, with high expectations of themselves and their professional standards. 
  • Committed to CPD. 
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team. 
  • Able to maintain successful working relationships with other colleagues. 
  • Able to plan and resource effective interventions to meet curricular objectives. 
  • Driven and energetic. 
  • Commitment to safeguarding and equality. 
  • Easy going with a good sense of humour. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so please get in touch to arrange an informal chat.  

Kings Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this in commitment.  

Kings Park School 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 the Headteacher. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

KINGS PARK SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS, INSPIRES AND RESPECTS ALL INDIVIDUALS, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. 

Information about the school

Kings Park School is an independent, specialist provision for children and young people aged 7 to 16. Located in Ashford, Kent. We provide full-time specialist co-education for those who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Kings Park School is committed to raising achievement and enabling all pupils to recognise and fulfil their potential. We support them through a personalised, engaging and relevant curriculum, helping them to build confidence. We will address a range of complex barriers to learning including conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, pathological defiance disorder and a range of autistic spectrum disorders.

Our long-term priorities are to develop and improve the core knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and successful transition to work, college and adult life.

Job Contact Information

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.