Full Time Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-318S
• Posted:06/10/2021
• Pay:KR3 (£18,425 FTE) + SEN Allowance (Pro-rata)
• Start Date:November 2021
• App Close Date:03/11/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with Specialist SEND experience of working with pupils in Primary and Secondary to join us from November 2021 or sooner This post is for 30.5/31 hours per week, Kent Range 3 (£18,425 FTE) + SEN allowance (pro-rata), term-time. Initially, this is a Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2022, subject to review at the end of this period.

The postholder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

Candidates should possess at least an NVQ level 2 in supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent along with GCSE grades A to C in Mathematics and English and we also welcome enthusiastic graduates who are considering a career in teaching and who have a minimum of a 2:2 degree, preferably in Mathematics, Science or English. Verification of qualifications will be required prior to employment commencing and you will be required to produce the original certificates.

Candidates from a variety of backgrounds are welcome to apply but experience of Special Educational Needs is paramount to applying for this post.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children with SEND. This role can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding therefore the ideal candidate must possess patience and resilience. Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and be committed to working as part of an established and highly motivated team to provide stimulating and interesting learning opportunities for pupils with a range of profound, severe and complex needs, alongside supporting them with personal care.  Multi-lingual skills and the ability to offer support to pupils with English as an Additional Language and specific skills and / or qualifications in swimming and minibus driving would also be an advantage.

Ifield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

The benefits of working at Ifield School are:

• Working within a supportive and caring environment
• Career development, with many opportunities for learning and training
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme
• Automatic enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing with access to resources and services
• A confidential support line which provides free counselling, support/advice on a wide array of areas

We also offer a comprehensive and supportive CPD programme and opportunities to apply for a School Direct placement leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE POST, PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLIER THAN STATED SHOULD WE RECEIVE A NUMBER OF SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT REAPPLY.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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