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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Beacon, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-7043-138S
  • Posted:12/06/2019
  • Pay:KR3 Plus SENA
  • Start Date:Jun 2019
  • App Close Date:24/06/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 1st July 2019

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We are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants based at our new site in Folkestone supporting post 19 learners.

The Primary focus of the post will be to work under the direction of the Management team and tutor of the new provision as part of the professional team to support learning activities.  Within an agreed system of supervision, the TA will support the delivery of specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes set by the tutor/HLTA and/or support pupils undertaking lessons delivered by computer aided techniques. 

We are looking for TA's who have experience in either working in a school or FE setting, to work in our newly established and trailblazing post 19 provision. We are looking for creative individuals who can engage with young people and facilitate a creative and energetic learning environment, bridging the gap between employment, life learning skills and age appropriate development. 

Hours: 9:50 to 4:25 Monday to Friday, term time only plus five inset days (39 working weeks per year)

Salary: KR3 £17,365 - £17,411(pro rata to £12,416 - £12,530 term time) depending on experience plus £1,274 SENA.

The successful applicant will be working within a dedicated highly skilled, friendly and supportive team. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

  • Support progress of individuals’ learning
  • Record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher and HLTA
  • Supporting the development of employability skills
  • Assist the preparation and delivery of pop up events
  • Visiting pupils on work placements
  • Providing a high level of pastoral support

This role provides an exciting and excellent opportunity to work in a new college based facility in its own right and will run with a maximum of 10 learners in its first year increasing on a year-by-year basis. The creative concept of marrying learning and employment experience will provide an exciting number of opportunities for “live” learning that will enable the learners to develop employment and independent skills to support their transition into their communities in a meaningful way.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of education with a minimum requirement of English and Mathematics at GCSE (C) or equivalent.  

As part of the interview process if shortlisted, you will be observed working with children, and so a visit to the school to gain an understanding of our ethos and practice is advised (contact lauren.scott-smith@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk should you wish to book a visit).

The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and receipt of two acceptable references.

 

Information about the school

The Beacon is a multi-site, all-age school (3-19 years) offering 410 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties and physical and sensory impairments a wide range of educational experiences. We currently work across four sites: the main site is Park Farm Road, Folkestone, a small 10 place satellite provision hosted by Castle Hill Primary School, Beacon+ College for 19-25 year olds based in the town centre and our newest satellite provision in Walmer.

The Beacon has a strong cooperative ethos and culture, building on personalised learning to ensure all students thrive within school and beyond. Learning at The Beacon offers a child-centred ‘needs led’ curriculum, which incorporates elements of the EY Foundation Stage, National Curriculum and external accreditation as appropriate, including Life Skills and Social Skills.

We will also continue to provide training and support for mainstream schools through the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service team managed by the school. This team offers support, training, outreach advice and guidance to our mainstream colleagues. In addition, the Beacon has both conference and meeting facilities and regularly hosts nationally renowned speakers on its courses.

The Beacon also hosts a Multi-Agency Support Hub. This is one of four centres across the County that brings NHS colleagues, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, and nursing services, alongside children’s social services and portage colleagues into one cohesive centre. We are proud of the strong partnerships this brings to benefit the children and families of Shepway.

At The Beacon, we are driven by our shared moral purpose to do all that we can to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all our young people. We believe strongly that the best way to do this is through the partnership, collaboration and a commitment to work together to achieve excellence in all we do. Nothing says this more than our peer to peer reflection and coaching groups that exist throughout the school. This total collaboration and investment from staff drives our teaching and learning to be the best it can be. As we have outlined at the beginning of this narrative, we expect the highest possible standards of ourselves and all stakeholders, believing that in this way we can maximise learning and develop a truly reflective learning community.

If this sounds like the kind of environment in which you would thrive, then we look forward to hearing from you.

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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.