PD Teaching Assistant
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFThis job expired on 22 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
4th September 2023
Closing date
22 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32 hours 55 mins per week; Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12,456 - £13,009 Pro Rata (£22,457 - £23,453)
Pay scale
- SAT B
Additional allowances
SENA
What skills and experience we're looking for
- School: Westlands Secondary School
- Salary: £12,456 - £13,009 Pro Rata (£22,457 - £23,453) SAT B + SENA
- Permanent; Term Time Only
- 32 Hours 55 Mins Per Week
The hours of work are 8.20 - 3.15 daily for 38 weeks of term time
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our specialist resourced provision for pupils with physical difficulties.
Applicants should have the necessary skills to support pupils who have various difficulties in mainstream classes, in small groups or on an individual basis. Candidates would be expected to have good literacy and numeracy skills and as part of the interview may be asked to demonstrate these skills. Ideally applicants will have some experience of working with children with a physical disability, but it is not essential, as full training will be provided.
The role will also include delivering some elements of personal care.
Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Jamie Graves, SENDCO at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post: jamie.graves@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: w/c 26th June 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1784 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westlands School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ellen.apps@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ellen.apps@swale.at.
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