Teaching Assistant - Special Needs (Temporary) Term Time - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

Meadowfield School , Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-7072-633S
• Posted:22/04/2025
• Pay:Kent Range 3 plus SENA
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/05/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:20 & 22 May 2025

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Would you like to join our aspirational, joyful school community, where senior leaders and staff share a passion and determination to unlock the potential in every pupil?

Salary: KSA - Actual Salary £17,247 plus an annual Special Needs Allowance of £1370. The working hours are 9:00 - 15:30 Monday to Friday, working five days a week (30 hours), term time only (39 weeks).We currently have vacancies suitable for candidates seeking a temporary contract, initially until July 2025.   

We are seeking Teaching Assistants to work with teachers to support teaching and learning for pupils with profound, severe and complex needs. Applicants will have previous experience of working or volunteering with young people.  Some experience of working with pupils with special educational needs would be an advantage, though not essential, as training will be given. The successful candidate could be required to work anywhere across the school

At Meadowfield we work hard to ensure that all of our pupils make excellent progress, and we continually seek to improve the wellbeing of both pupils and staff. Ofsted recognise that relationships between our staff and pupils are exceptionally positive, and we are delighted that our pupils told inspectors they are very happy at the school and really enjoy their lessons. From all staff we expect commitment to the school and pupils, and a desire to improve and excel.

In return, successful candidates can expect:

• Training and development support, including induction, e-learning and weekly CPD sessions held on a Friday afternoon.
• Progress to KR4 salary after two years’ service in TA role
• Career development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support and advice
• Ample free on-site parking
• Free use on multi-gym at main site

 Further information about the responsibilities of the role, and the criteria we will use to select candidates, can be found in the attached job description and person specification.  In addition, the attached information pack has guidance on applying for this role.  We encourage you to familiarise yourself with all the information provided, plus information about the school from our website, before submitting your application.

Meadowfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. This post is subject to, references, a medical check and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, will also be subject to an online search.

Please apply online for any of this vacancy, by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. C.V.s will not be considered.  Please note that shortlisting and interview may be held on a rolling-basis and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please contact the HR Team on 01795 477788, option 5 or HR@meadowfield.kent.sch.uk for more information.

Information about the school

Meadowfield School is an outstanding special school located in Sittingbourne. We encourage you to visit our school and website to learn about us including information about our policies, values, curriculum and more.

Meadowfield School, judged to be outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (April 2024), is proud of all of its work, including: • Our highly regarded inclusion and outreach service which supports all schools and settings throughout Swale, comprised of Meadowfield Inclusion and Development Centre (MIDAS) and our team of Specialist Teachers, who successfully support 58 schools and 73 early years settings across Swale, increasing capacity to meet the needs of pupils with additional needs. In addition, STLS offer a rich programme of training to mainstream colleagues and to parents. • Being a founding member of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT) - a collaborative group of special schools in Kent who work together to promote best SEND practice throughout the county. • Our holistic approaches to support pupil wellbeing.

We serve just under 400 pupils with profound, severe and complex needs, including autism. The school is comprised of: • Honey Bees, our Observation and Assessment Nursery Early Years • Engage Department, for pupils with complex physical, medical and sensory needs • Explore Department, for pupils who benefit from a more individual-led curriculum • Enquire Department, for pupils who benefit from a more academic curriculum • Sixth Form • Satellite provisions at Sunny Bank Primary School and Fulston Manor Secondary School

We have approximately 270 members of staff including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Office and Admin Staff, Site Staff, ICT Department, Wellbeing Team, Finance and Business Services as well as our Leadership and Management Team.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Team
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
• Telephone: 01795 477788
• Email: hr@meadowfield.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01795 477771

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• JD & PS
• Application Pack