PD Teaching Assistant
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF379 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
18 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours, 55 minutes per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,747 - £24,743
Actual salary
- £17,783 - £18,529
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance (£1450)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our specialist resourced provision for pupils with physical difficulties.
The hours of work are 8.20 - 3.15 daily for 38 weeks of term time.
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.
You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils to understand instructions and facilitate independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all pupils.
The successful candidate would require:
Experience of working with children in a similar environment;
A good general education including English, Maths and Science GCSE’s;
Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evidence of other TA related qualifications or training, and experience of supporting those with specific learning difficulties would be an advantage.
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:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
On-site Parking
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Jamie Graves at jamie.graves@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (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.
Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Interview Date: 8th January 2025
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
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.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to wssrecruitment@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
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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
- Secondary
- School size
- 1774 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
- jamie.graves@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
School location
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