SEN Teaching Assistant - Term Time

New Horizons Children’s Academy, Chatham

• Ref:KCC887-2008-74S
• Posted:06/12/2021
• Pay:£14,677 - £16,070 per annum for hours and weeks
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:14/12/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Teaching Assistant at New Horizons Children's Academy to provide one-to-one support for a pupil.  A willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions is essential.  The successful applicant will need to be able to explore and extend different behaviour strategies in order to help the child reach his full potential. 

You will need to hold a relevant L2 or higher childcare qualification, have good communication skills and excellent literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above). Good ICT skills would also be desirable.  

You will need to have experience of working with primary aged children as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one work, group work and whole class support. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with young people to support their physical and mental wellbeing and will possess excellent written and communication skills. 
• be educated to a minimum requirement of Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and good ICT skills.
• Have high levels of motivation, energy and commitment with a reflective approach to the role 
• Have the ability to work to build positive relationships with students and their parents/carers  essential.  
• Be able to demonstrate that they can work as both part of a team and contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative support.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Georgina Spratt at g.spratt@tsatrust.org.uk. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

New Horizons Children's Academy is a Good School (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

"There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff." - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
• Telephone: 0333 360 2115
• Email: office@newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk

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