EAL Teaching Assistant - Term Time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-366S
• Posted:24/11/2021
• Pay:£15,051 per annum (£18,039 FTE)
• Start Date:Jan 2022
• App Close Date:06/12/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:December 2021

Advert

New Line Learning 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 with students who have English as an additional language.

You will address the needs of children who require support with English as an additional language and who require support adapting to a new culture, so that they may access the curriculum and make excellent progress.

As well as working with students in the classroom learning environments, you will be required to:

• carry out one-to-one/ small groups work with students to build literacy and language skills;
• Work with KS4 students, focusing on academic language;
• Support small groups in mainstream lessons;
• Keep records updated (academic plans, progress, progress folders);
• Adapt and create some resources.

Previous experience of working with children with English as an additional language would be an advantage and a Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.

The successful candidate will:

• Work 1:1 with students: build literacy and language skills, improve vocabulary
• Work with KS4 students: focus on GCSE, from a language point of view
• Support small groups in mainstream lessons
• Work with small groups
• Keep records updated (academic plans, progress, progress folders)
• Organise resources
• Adapt some resources

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• 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

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.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: officenll@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant JD & PS