SEND Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Fixed Term

Tymberwood Academy, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2029-286S
• Posted:15/05/2025
• Pay:Kent Range 3 (£24,513 FTE)
• Start Date:June 2025
• App Close Date:23/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week beginning 02/06/25

Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who has experience of working with children with specific needs to join our team at Tymberwood Academy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed applicant who:  

• has experience of working with children (essential) with specific needs in class, small groups and in 1:1 situations 
• has English and Maths Grade C GCSE or equivalent (essential)  
• has NVQ Level 2 (or above) 
• is firm, kind, patient, consistent and approachable 
• is friendly, ready to join in and engage with learning with the children 

We would welcome applications from people who have experience in the following, although training would be available for the right candidates: 

• Cognition & Learning 
• Language & Social Interaction 
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder 
• Social Communication Difficulties 
• Sensory Processing 

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? 

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: 

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. 

• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared. 

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff. 

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools. 

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives. 

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations. 

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations. 

Benefits 

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being: 

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance. 

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. 

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.   

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. 

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits! 

Information about the school

Tymberwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be subject to the relevant recruitment checks including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Tymberwood Academy reserve the right to early closure should the right applicant be found.

Tymberwood Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school as reported in March 2022, please do view our report.

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182216

Tymberwood is a wonderfully vibrant and welcoming place where pupils learn and flourish. Pupils are rightly proud to belong to this harmonious community. Everyone looks out for each other. Pupils embody the school’s values of ‘equality, respect, kindness, responsibility and honesty’. OFSTED, March 2022

We are a mainstream primary academy (REAch2) with a Physical Disability Specialist Resource Provision - this means have pupils who are physically disabled that are taught within mainstream classes. Not only are we able to enhance their learning, but they support the inclusive and empathetic atmosphere we have built at Tymberwood.

We joined the REAch2 Academy Trust in February 2014 and enjoy being a part of a supportive and collaborative trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carol Kerr
• Address:Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
• Telephone: 01474 361193
• Email: Carol.Kerr@tymberwoodacademy.org.uk

Fax: 01474 338660

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Essentials
• SEND TA JD & PS