Teaching Assistant

Beaver Green Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5DA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  24th February 2025

• Closing date

  29 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,747 - £24,743 FTE
• Actual salary: £17,559 - £18,295 Pro Rata
• Pay scale: Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant and welcome applicants from both experienced teaching assistants and non-experienced teaching assistants.

The successful candidate will:

• Support classroom activities to ensure full engagement and full participation for all pupils
• Assist in implementing EHCP and personalised plans under the direction of the SENCO and class teacher
• Provide 1-1 or small group support to children with SEND needs
• Promote a positive and safe learning environment
• Monitor student progress and report back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Communicate effectively with staff members and parents regarding student progress
• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Make learning fun and challenging.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
• A range of support from a strong team that will help to develop your practice.
• Excellent professional development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust.
• A strong supportive local community, including Governors and PTFA.

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

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Further details about the role

Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.

Interview Date:w/c 3rd February 2025

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting an Application Form directly to bgpoffice@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

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact (Tina Oakley, Headteacher) at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post by emailing bgpoffice@swale.at or calling 01233 621989.

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 bgpoffice@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BGPS - Teaching Assistant - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.35 MB (opens in new tab)

About Beaver Green Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 472 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Beaver Green Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: bgpoffice@swale.at
• Phone number: 01233 621989
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beaver-green-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Beaver Green Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bgpoffice@swale.at.

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