Teaching Assistant - Visually Impaired Unit - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Morehall Primary, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2087-35S
• Posted:21/01/2019
• Pay:AR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:25/01/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic specialist Teaching Assistant to join our team at Morehall Primary supporting the access and achievement of pupils with vision impairments in our Specialist Resource Provision. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring, to help our children enjoy, learn and achieve success.

Are you...

• someone who has the highest expectations of themselves and others?
• a dedicated team player with energy, drive and creativity?
• able to work collaboratively and act with initiative?
• of the belief that all children can do well and have a desire to help them achieve?
• ambitious and committed to your own professional development?

Do you…

• Have experience of working with or supporting learners?
• Have the ability to build a rapport with learners, including those with special educational needs?
• Have the ability to understand child development and the implications of visual impairment?
• Have the ability to use ICT and to learn new ICT skills?

In return, we can offer...

• Fabulous children who want to learn
• A fantastic and friendly team of staff
• Ongoing CPD & support for future career progression
• A school which takes pupil & staff wellbeing seriously
• Supportive central Trust team, governors & a dedicated staff team who are continually willing to learn
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference & be part of our journey to set a new standard in non-selective, knowledge rich education.

You should have successful experience of working in either a primary or special school environment, within the classroom, in small groups and/or 1:1. A commitment to developing specialist knowledge and skills in supporting children with vision impairment is essential – including specialist software, technology and Braille.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage with lunchtime activities and supervision so an ability to play, have fun and be able to actively supervise is essential. In addition to this, all employees are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position. As part of the selection process you will be expected to have visited the school prior to interview.

Please state your experience and strengths on your application form.

Term Time plus INSET days

32.5 hours a week

Information about the school

At Morehall Primary we are committed to being a force for good in the Cheriton community around us, by ensuring that our pupils grow in knowledge, respect and aspiration.

Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us. Find out at first-hand how this small school at the heart of the community prepares children to succeed in education and in life.

Our school is part of a small family of local schools called Turner Schools.

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) based in Folkestone on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes five schools in Folkestone:-

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com