Teaching Assistant (24 hours per week)
The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
7 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £14,735.46 - £15,156.39 Annually (FTE) This post is for 24 hours per week, term time only
Teaching Assistant (24 hours per week) job summary
The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated Teaching Assistant to offer additional support to pupils by developing, creating and implementing a range of interventions and coaching strategies.
The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:
Experience in working with pupils with medical needs would be desirable or an interest in developing expertise in this area.
A clear understanding and knowledge of best practice and the challenges relating to inclusion in mainstream education.
Ambition to develop each child to her/her maximum potential.
Flexible and approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, and demonstrate good judgement.
Benefits of working at The Kingston Academy:
- Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Support Staff Pay Scales.
2-week October Half Term break.
Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations.
In-house training and support appropriate to the role.
Staff Laptop or Chromebook.
Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
More details on the person specification are provided in the application pack
Interview Procedure
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:
Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
Interview with Head Teacher, Head of School, Senior Deputy Head Teacher and Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion.
Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.
Closing Date: 9.00 am, Tuesday 7th January 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Equal Opportunities
At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement
The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Kingston Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Kingston Academy website (opens in new tab)
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