Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Future Schools Trust

• Ref:KCC-F43-139-S
• Posted:27/05/2021
• Pay:£15,051 per annum (£18,039 full time equivalent)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:11/06/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Cornwallis Academy is an exciting school, which is rated Good by Ofsted in all areas, we are now expanding and looking to welcome a new inspirational Teaching Assistant who will work primarily with disaffected students and those with additional educational needs, who can at times display challenging behaviour. You will need to have the ability and confidence to motivate and encourage students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties and have an empathy and understanding of their needs.

As well as working with students in the classroom learning environments, you will also be required to carry out one to one work with students, across all Key Stages and curriculum areas. You will also be required to provide intimate care to our students at times. This will be a rewarding post within an extremely supportive working environment. Previous experience of working with children with special needs would be an advantage and a Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

The position is 37 hours per week (Mon-Thur 08:00 - 16:00pm, Fri 08:00 - 15:30pm), term time only, on a permanent basis.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme and Kent Rewards
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 

The Future Schools Trust is a forward thinking, supportive organisation that is keen to develop staff to their full potential.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

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Information about the trust

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Richardson
• Address:Hubbards Lane,
  Linton,
  Maidstone,
  Kent,
  ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743286 ext 434
• Email: katie.richardson@futureschoolstrust.com

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Documents

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• Teaching Assistant Job Description