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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

The Beacon Folkestone DO NOT USE , Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC7043-83S
  • Posted:25/04/2016
  • Pay:KR3 + SENA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:02/05/2016 at 12:00
  • Interviews:06/05/2016

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The Federation of Foxwood and Highview are looking to recruite two Teaching Assistants. These posts will initially be based at Highview School and then transfer to our new school in September.

31.25 Hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).  Salary £10,763 to £11,972 depending upon experience (plus SEN Allowance).

Candidates need to possess a minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivelant).

These posts offer an opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced TAs to join our dedicated and highly effective staff team.  The school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic support within lessons and we are looking for people willing to commit to providing the very best all round education for these exceptional young people. 

The Federation of Foxwood & Highview School are dedicated to safeguarding the wellfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this dedication.

The school places a high priority on professional and career development.  All staff receive a full induction and support programme throughout the year to achieve their performance management targets. 

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged via the school office. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the receipt of good references.

All applications to be completed via Kent Teach.

Information about the school

The Beacon, Folkestone is a brand new purpose built centre of excellence for learning opening in September 2016, with outstanding facilities including hydro pool, hi-tech sensory rooms, soft play areas, state of the art PE hall, specialist subject rooms, sensory garden, grassed amphitheatre, cycle track and life skills house. The Beacon is a mixed special school with 380 pupils aged between 3 and 19. We cater for students with profound and severe needs together with children experiencing moderate and complex learning needs arising out of a combination of needs in addition to cognition and learning. Pupils have one or more additional special needs including speech and language; social, emotional and behaviour difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders in addition to their cognition difficulties. Class sizes average 10 pupils in the primary department and 12 pupils at secondary level. Classes are supported with teaching assistants.

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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.