1-1 Teaching Assistant (Year 2)
Iwade School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RSThis job expired on 8 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
8 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £15,542.00 Annually (Actual) Range 3 - £15,542 (full time equivalent £23,410)
1-1 Teaching Assistant (Year 2) job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The role involves using Makaton for communication and may include personal care and hygiene tasks. Experience with special educational needs and Makaton is advantageous.
This is a part-time temporary appointment for 1 year, 28.75 hours a week, (8:45 - 3:15), term time only (38 weeks and 2 days per year).
Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the School’s SEN support
We are looking for a person who is:
- calm, kind and patient
- experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
- knowledge in Makaton would be advantageous
- cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
- educated to a good standard with GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent
- possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- a good team player
- flexible
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.
- Excellent pension scheme
- Counseling Service
- Health Cashplan (After 6 months service)
- Free parking
- Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please.
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. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to references, online checks, health check and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Iwade School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 628 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Iwade School website
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.
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