Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-4091-404S
• Posted:15/06/2021
• Pay:£13,854 pro rata (SAT 3)
• Start Date:August 2021
• App Close Date:30/06/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 5th July 2021

Advert

12 month Fixed Term contract, Term Time only. Working 39 weeks a year (38 weeks plus 5 staff development days).

32.5 hours per week.

Are you passionate about supporting children, recognising individual qualities and strengths, and aspiring to attain excellence in learning support?

We are looking for 3 energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our committed and skilled Teaching Assistant team working across KS3 and KS4.

The role involves working one to one or supporting small groups.

As the position is funded by High Needs Funding this is a fixed term contract for 1 year which will be reviewed annually.

The successful candidate will:

• Be professional, friendly and a good role model for pupils.
• Have a strong belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each pupil to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background.
• Be determined to provide the very best outcomes for the pupil(s) you work with.
• Have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Work closely with class teachers to promote pupil’s learning and achievement.

 In return, we offer development opportunities to all our staff, an Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and a supportive and friendly environment.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @theWhitSchool for more about our school.

Applications are welcome form anyone that meets the stated requirements in the person specification. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Lisa Murphy at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post lisa.murphy@swale.at and 01227 931300

Closing Date: 30^th June 2021

Interview Date: Week Commencing 5^th July 2021

Start Date: 31^st August 2021 

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Information about the school

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Alex Holmes
• Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
• Telephone: 01227 931300
• Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment pack