Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Grove Park Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2595-74S
• Posted:18/06/2021
• Pay:KR3 + SEN allowance
• Start Date:1/09/21
• App Close Date:02/07/2021 at 22:00
• Interviews:11/7 & 12/7 TBC

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KR 3 + SEN allowance, term time only.

Immediate start.

Application Closing Date: 02/07/21 at 22.00.

Interview date: TBC

 At Aspire school we believe that learning needs to be individual for all and aspirational for everyone. We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join us who share our vision of providing the children in our school with a learning experience that meets their very personalised needs.

We are offering a rare opportunity to join a brand new, purpose-built environment designed for our unique children. Successful candidates will have the prospect of joining this collaborative journey to build the school and its vision from the outset. This really is an exciting opportunity to be part of creating something special from the very beginning. 

If you are experienced, enthusiastic and adaptable and have the passion to bring out and nurture the individual talents in our pupils, aged 4 -11 with ASD and speech and language needs, please do complete an application form.

This is a temporary contract and the working hours are 8.30 until 15.30 Monday to Friday, term time only.  

You will be our desirable candidate if:

• You have experience in supporting children with SEN;
• You thrive working in a friendly team with like-minded people;
• You have a positive sense of humour and attitude;
• You are a clear communicator with adults and children;
• You have English and maths GCSEs A*- C;
• You are a positive role model to all.

In return, we can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team;
• Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
• A supportive leadership team.

If you are interested in this post, lease complete the application form and send it to recruitment@groveparkacademies.org. Please note that we accept application forms only and we will not be able to register your interest in this post if you only send us your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the interview at Aspire School or via a video call.

Aspire is committed to safeguarding to all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to enhanced disclosure process. As part of our responsibility for safeguarding, in addition to the Kent policy of one employment and one personal reference, the school may request additional employment references.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance MAT, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT
• Telephone: (01795) 477417
• Email: Grovepark.recruitment@ba-mat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application form
• Job Description