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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-3S
  • Posted:28/02/2017
  • Pay:£18,063pa FTE (£13,103pa pro-rata)
  • Start Date:Apr 2017
  • App Close Date:28/03/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:March 2017

Advert

The role of Teaching Assistant is demanding, frequently challenging, often complex but very rewarding.  We are preparing out students for life in the real world and this is not an instant business.  The TA is in a marathon and not a sprint !.

Teaching Assistants either work with a group of students or individually with a student who has a need for consistent company of a trusted adult to help them make the most of school life and help them with their learning.

You work as a member of a team and have strengths in areas of the school curriculum.  You must be able to instil a sense of fun into the lives of the students and have the belief that young people can and do change. 

 

 

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com

Documents

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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.