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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Small Haven School , Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-6103-12S
  • Posted:04/05/2018
  • Pay:£16,133.85
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:01/06/2018 at 17:00
  • Interviews:week commencing 11/06/18

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2 x Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistants
September 2018

Are you passionate about making a difference and promoting outstanding provision within special educational needs?

Does supporting meaningful and personalised learning in small classes of up to six pupils appeal to you?

Small Haven School is a small independent specialist school, currently registered to take pupils from age 6-18 years, with a range of special educational needs. The children are at the heart of the school, which aims to work therapeutically in order to meet the holistic needs of each individual and allow them to thrive. At the centre of this approach is providing a safe and stimulating learning environment in which the children can build appropriate positive attachments with staff.

TA’s play a crucial role within the school and support the children with their social, emotional and academic development. Class sizes range from between four to six children with a ratio of two pupils to one member of staff. This allows for excellent levels of support and differentiation and facilitates sound understanding of each child and their individual needs.

We are looking for outstanding TA’s to join our friendly and supportive team.

What we require from you is to:
• Be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of the pupils
• Be an experienced TA (level 3) with a passion for SEN
• Have excellent communication and team work skills
• Be eager to engage in reflective practice and undertake ongoing development
• be confident, calm, enthusiastic and demonstrate a positive and professional attitude with a good sense of humour!

In return we can offer you a highly rewarding position with:
• The opportunity to be part of a unique progressive school with wonderful pupils
• A strong, dynamic Leadership Team with a clear vision to work alongside
• A commitment to staff wellbeing with opportunities for reward
• Quality resources and a highly maintained working environment
• A ratio of two pupils to one member of staff to enable effective support
• A dedicated team within a supportive and friendly community

Ideally applicants should be experienced in supporting children with challenging behaviour and have some knowledge of the development and learning styles of children with special educational needs. Experience of using a variety of diagnostic screening tools and a range of interventions would be preferable.

Salary: £16,133.85 per annum

The closing date for application is 5pm on Friday 1st June 2018
(interviews will commence week beginning 11th June)

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

For further information contact the office on (01843) 597088/ ross@smallhavenschool.co.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service

Small Haven is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race,

Information about the school

Small Haven School provides vulnerable children, whose varying needs could not be met in other education placements, with a chance to have a sense of belonging within a school community where they can thrive. The school was awarded a Good in the recent Ofsted inspection with areas of outstanding in personal development and behaviour and attitudes.

Small Haven School is a close community. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent and play an integral role in creating a calm, safe, and happy environment that facilitates learning and enables pupils to reach their full potential. Close working relationships with parents is an essential part of our school ethos.

As a small school everyone has good knowledge of each other. This allows for excellent understanding and sharing of individual student’s academic, social and emotional needs. This, along with high staff to student ratio, enables effective differentiation and personalised learning. A culture of effective communication and reflective practice is encouraged throughout the school.

Small Haven School is registered for up to 36 students aged between 6 to 19 years across KS1-KS5, all of whom have Education, Health and Care plans. The school has a highly dedicated staff team of 24 working in our small campus. This provides a safe environment for pupils who previously may have experienced insecurity and allows them the opportunity to access their education and thrive.

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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.