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Behaviour Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Maternity

Thamesview School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-5407-243S
  • Posted:19/01/2018
  • Pay:Kent Range 5
  • Start Date:Apr 2018
  • App Close Date:09/02/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 19th February 2018

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BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER)

37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year

Kent Salary Range 5

£17,827 - £19,608

Pro Rata to £15,043 - £16,546 pa

 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated member of support staff to work alongside the Assistant Headteacher responsible for student Behaviour and provide key administrative, welfare and progress development support for students.

 

The ideal applicant will…

 

  • relate well to students, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence to communicate effectively;
  • be able to liaise and communicate effectively with outside agencies, staff and students;
  • be confident to work independently and multi task in a range of areas;
  • have good attendance and punctuality record;
  • be experienced in monitoring progress using data effectively and implementing creative strategies to ensure achievement of identified SMEH students;
  • be a positive role model supporting students with SMEH issues;
  • be highly organised and able to manage their time well, when juggling a range of tasks;
  • have a cheerful disposition, show confidence and contribute ideas to work within a team;
  • demonstrate effective examples of initiatives they have developed in an educational setting

 

The School received a very positive Ofsted Report in 2014 and was rated ‘good’ in every category.  Thamesview is a new school build that benefits from innovative learning environments and state of the art ICT equipment. 

 

We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our students and to supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities. 

 

Further details and an application form can be obtained from our HR Manager on 01474 566552 ext 1120 or email l.winn@thamesview.kent.sch.uk 

 

CVs without an application form will not be accepted.

 

Appointment to this post is subject to a criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Thamesview School operates a no smoking policy.

Information about the school

Thamesview School is a place where every member of school is encouraged to have the highest aspirations in their personal and academic lives. Our students are encouraged to become globally aware citizens who embrace high moral standards.

We place Teaching and Learning at the very core of everything we do and are committed to empowering students to become:

• aspirational • confident in learning • adaptable • creative • responsible

Our school emphasises the importance of core skills and the importance of the fundamental skills involved, particularly in English and maths, and in all other curriculum areas. Our rich curriculum enables each student to make progress on a pathway which is right for them. This means that the school offers both academic and vocational qualifications so that each individual is fully prepared to maintain strong habits of learning throughout their lives and to be fully prepared to participate in society as lifelong learners.

Thamesview School cares for its students so that everyone feels safe and is able to learn. Our ethos of care and respect permeates through every aspect of school life. Students are encouraged to act with integrity and honesty in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that they leave school with a tenacity to succeed and willingness to make positive contributions to our society.

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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.