- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ferns Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support Assistatn
More than one location, The Kite Academy TrustThis job expired on 1 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Ideally January 2023 or as soon as possible
Closing date
1 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: For guidance, we anticipate the hours to be 8:30am - 3:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 3:30 Friday (36 hours per week). but these will be agreed with the Academy Head.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 19978 - 26052
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for 3 very special people to join our Trust in these newly created roles.
You will be an effective LSA (or similar) with experience in supporting the development of SEMH provision. You will strive to improve the life chances for children and need patience, resourcefulness, empathy and high expectations of behaviour.
You will primarily be supporting children with SEMH needs which may be in small groups or individual children and in the classroom.
You will have:
- A good understanding of the SEMH needs of children
- Proven track record of supporting children with SEMH needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of children on the autistic spectrum
- Ability to prioritise work and support children and staff across the academy
- Ability to advise and develop colleagues
- Ability to work with parents empathetically and gain their trust
- Good organisational skills and accurate record keeping
What the school offers its staff
We are a Trust of ten infant and primary academies within a small geographical area. This allows for excellent CPD and sharing best-practice.
The successful candidate will have ongoing support and training
- We have an excellent staff wellbeing programme
- Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Reduced wraparound childcare for Kite staff
- Preferential admissions arrangements for children of Kite Staff
- Access to discounts through employee scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@kite.academy
- Phone number
- 01252 984930
The Kite Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in October 2015 with a shared aim of providing the very best for all of our children, families and staff. Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies - and our ‘AIR’ values of Aspiration, Integrity & Respect. Collaboration at every level, across the Trust, is a vital element in our continuing success. We are a Trust with our vision and values at the heart of all that do, and whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Trust wide team, we are uniquely placed to create an incredible education offer for the children of The Kite Academy Trust.
Following the arrivals of our new CEO and Director of Education at The Kite Academy Trust, we are looking to appoint talented early career teachers across all phases to join our expanding team from September 2024.
School Details
The Ferns Primary Academy
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 390 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 329 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to The Kite Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kite.academy.
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