Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Part-time

Bobbing Village School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2223-21S
• Posted:18/09/2018
• Pay:KR 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:01/10/2018 at 09:00
• Interviews:October 2018

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TIMU Academy Trust (Iwade School and Bobbing School) has an opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting children with SEN.

This post is part-time 25 hours a week, for 38 weeks and 2 days per year and pay will be on Kent Range 3 FTE £15,628 - £17,188 (pro rata).  The position will initially be fixed term until July 2019. 

This is a diverse role, primarily supporting individuals and small groups and will include supporting teaching and learning. 

We would really like to meet you if you have a love of working with children and the ability to inspire learning and support development. You will have good communication skills and high expectations of yourself and of children to enable every child to be fully included and to reach their potential, whilst showing initiative and flexibility and be committed to working as a member of a team. 

Applicants must have a good standard of education together with good numeracy and literacy skills and English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent). Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential.

Timu Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to references and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. Therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online screening check and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Officer
• Address:School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
• Telephone: 01795 412312
• Email: hr@ba-mat.org.uk