SEN Teaching Assistant
New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NRThis job expired on 24 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October 2023
Closing date
24 September 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC
Actual salary
- £18,503 - £21,461 based on hours and weeks stated (FTE of £22,177 - £25,843) (inclusive of September increment)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join
our team at New Horizon’s Children’s Academy. The successful candidate
will provide 1:1 learning support under the guidance of the SENCo in all
curriculum areas, together with supporting the class teacher in teaching and
welfare in accordance with the pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans or
additional educational needs.
The SEN Teaching Assistant will be able to maximise opportunities to develop learning and, providing positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and developing independent thought and working strategies.
There will also be a requirement to support at break and lunchtime and to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
- Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
- Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Free parking in our secure staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Horizons Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Horizons Children's Academy website
- Email address
- georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk
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.
Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk.
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