Advanced Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Rainham School for Girls, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC887-4199-37S
• Posted:05/10/2021
• Pay:£22,183 – £24,982 FTE (£14,855 - £16,729)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:19/10/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join our exceptional SEN department at Rainham School for Girls. 

This post is for 29.75 hours per week, term time only. 

This post will be paid on Scale 5 of the NJC Scale. 

Job Purpose 

• A thorough understanding of the needs of the SEN department and the changing needs of the students with AEN
• Ability and confidence to be with a class and act as the main support within that class following cover work and assisting where able
• Evidence of qualifications in level 3 or above in a specific subject area
• Ability to work as part of a team or equally independently
• Must have proven ability to work with small groups of SEN students in a particular subject area
• High degree of confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with students and their parents
• To have a real engagement with the subject area and SEN students
• Excellent communicator

TKAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure and full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

TKAT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Please email completed application forms to hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org

Applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may be made before the closing date.

Information about the school

The culture at Rainham School for Girls is one of success. Our main aim is for pupils to have access to a broad and balanced curriculum in addition to leaving with excellent outcomes to secure future opportunities. We work hard to ensure children are happy and get the very best educational experience possible. Our C.A.R.E values are integral to our culture and represent collaboration, aspiration, respect and empowerment. This means working together, aiming high, acting positively and believing that anything is possible.

The whole curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support the development of knowledge as well as character. Teaching and Learning is strong across the school and is further enhanced by our extensive personal development curriculum. Lessons are ambitious and thoughtful paving the way for rich discussions which give pupils the opportunities to think more deeply and connect their ideas.

The relationships between staff and students are a standout feature of our school and we believe one of the key reasons children thrive at RSG. Pupils and staff love our school. We work together to ensure that everyone can be successful in all aspects of their school life and beyond, regardless of their barriers.

We recognise that our strength comes from the partnerships we have with parents and carers to collectively achieve the very best for all children and their families who choose us.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Georgina Dampier
• Address:Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
• Telephone: 01634 362746
• Email: hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org