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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Orchard School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-7062-154S
  • Posted:11/02/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 4 plus SEN allowance
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:23/02/2020 at 23:45
  • Interviews:27th February 2020

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Job Description 

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work providing 1:1 support for a pupil in our Primary department with complex needs at The Orchard School, Canterbury. 

The Orchard School is a mixed special school for pupils with emotional, social, mental health and associated learning difficulties. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.  The Orchard School offers a unique teaching and learning environment, committed staff and pupils and excellent career development opportunities.

32.5 hours per week Term time only plus 5 CPD days, 8.30am - 3.30pm to start as soon as possible.

Salary Kent Range 4 pro-rata £12,948.00 - £13,772.00 (fte £17,498.00 – £18,611.00) plus SEN Allowance of £1,274.

Essential a GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics in Grade A*-C.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

When applying, applicants should outline relevant experience and reasons for application - CV not essential. 

The school is committed to the safeguarding of all children and expects all staff appointed to fully promote the welfare of our pupils.  Posts are subject to Enhanced DBS checks.

Information about the school

The Orchard School is a cross-phase special school for primary and secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, often alongside associated learning difficulties.

We are proud to be a therapeutic and inclusive school community, guided by The Orchard Way, where relationships come first, behaviour is understood as communication, and every pupil is supported to grow and thrive.

At The Orchard School, Everyone Matters, Everyone Cares. Our Mission, Vision and Values are at the heart of everything we do—shaping our approach to learning, support and personal development. We are committed to nurturing pupils’ social, emotional and mental health through trust, belonging, aspiration, voice, pride and curiosity.

Our pupils come from across East Kent and beyond. They are supported by a dedicated team who work closely with families, professionals and each other to ensure every learner feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed.

We are on an exciting journey of continuous improvement. Join us as we grow together—through compassion, clarity and purpose.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01227 781589

Documents

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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.