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Learning Support Cover Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7070-79S
  • Posted:11/10/2019
  • Pay:KR5:£18,704 to £20,121 pro rata + £1,274 SEN Allow
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:28/10/2019 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Thursday, 7th November 2019

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Looking for a career working with children and young people with special needs?

 

Our Mission:    Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.

Our Ethos:       Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

Oakley School is the district, Special School for pupils, aged from 2 to 18 years, all of whom have severe and/or complex needs, with communication and learning difficulties.

We are seeking a dynamic, flexible and responsive Learning Support Cover Assistant (our equivalent of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our friendly, positive and forward looking team.  The postholder will primarily be based at our Tunbridge Wells site, but must also be prepared to travel to, and work at, our Tonbridge site.

The role will involve providing teaching cover for short term teacher absence throughout the site (Reception to KS4) as well as working closely with the teaching staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs and developing their skills for life and independence.  

We are looking for someone with relevant experience and expertise and a degree or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, who can demonstrate good teaching and learning experience and skills, to cover the teaching in a range of lessons and subjects.  Experience of working in a Special Needs environment would be an advantage, but is not essential as full induction and training will be given.

The hours are 35 per week, working Monday to Friday, term time only.  The salary is within Kent Range Band 5 (£18,704 to £20,121) and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks actually worked, plus £1,274 per annum SEN allowance.

Closing date is 5pm on Monday, 28th October.  Interviews will be held on Thursday, 7th November 2019.

If you are interested in this role please look at our website for further information and how to apply:  www.oakleyschool.co.uk  or email recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk   Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Information about the school

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, with a specialist Observation and Assessment Nursery for 3-5 years. All our children and young people have profound, severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We have a site in Tonbridge which caters for our Phase 4 (16+) students and a site in Tunbridge Wells which caters for children and young people from the age of 3 to 16. We also have a satellite provision at Skinners' Kent Primary School. Our one-day Section 8 OFSTED inspection in March 2019 reaffirmed us as 'Good'. We aspire to be outstanding in all that we do.

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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.