SEN Teaching Assistnt - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-78S
• Posted:13/11/2019
• Pay:TDET Band 3
• Start Date:January 2019
• App Close Date:22/11/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week of 25th November

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Are you a Teaching Assistant who wants to develop their skills in a school which believes in nurturing and achievement for all, including staff?  Would you enjoy opportunities and internal/external development?  Do you want to be part of our supportive team? 

Whitehill Primary has much to offer and wants the best for all.  Grow in a supportive environment with lots of CPD opportunities.  As a three/four form entry school we can help you to thrive.  Our large site, extensive resources, and friendly, happy community helps all to shine:

https://youtu.be/QhIld70DzVo 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juue-YQjULg

This TA Level 2 SEN role will be assist specific children throughout the school on a 1:1 basis. With excellent training and development on offer, this is a position that will allow you to grow.

The person will have:

• A proven track record (minimum 2 years) of supporting children particularly with ASD/ADHD and SEMH
• The ability to devise and deliver inspiring structured learning activities and being able to evaluate their effectiveness
• Specialist training in the area of SEMH/cognition, learning/communication and interaction or physical or sensory needs
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing CPD in the area of SEN;
• Excellent communication skills and be able to successfully engage with a range of stakeholders such as parents/carers/teachers

  The Role (will include)

• Under the direction of the SENCO and DH, Inclusion working effectively with children either 1:1 or in small groups
• Assisting teachers and pupils in classes to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching
• Using your strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills to help develop the pupil’s standards

This appointment will be for January 2019.  30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only plus one week). Salary for this role is TDET Band 3, £11,919 per annum (based on an annual salary of £17,364).

Applications can be found at www.whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk Interested applicants should submit their applications by email to jlumley@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk by Sunday 24th November, 2019.

CV’s will not be accepted. Please do not apply for this post if you have previously submitted an application.

Find out more at:

www.whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk

www.facebook.com/whitehillprimaryschool

www.twitter.com/WhitehillPS

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

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

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com