Teaching Assistant
The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NLThis job expired on 9 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
November 2023
Closing date
9 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,457 - £23,453
Pay scale
- SAT B
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Sittingbourne School.
- Term time plus 5 staff development days, 37 hours a week.
- £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£19,401 - £20,262 Pro Rata) - SAT B
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic SEND department and be part of a team dedicated to delivering first class learning for every student. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment. This post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of the school’s exciting upward journey. Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team, and will be able to demonstrate the highest standards in order to raise attainment at all levels.
The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges staff in schools face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no member of staff feels alone when things are tough. In addition, staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.
What the school offers its staff
Flexible working requests will be considered when applying for this role.
Please note that we reserve the right bright forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you have questions about this post, please contact Laura Jewiss, SENDCO atlaura.jewiss@swale.ator 01795 472449.
If you think The Sittingbourne School could be the school for you, email Sarah Scott-Drysdale (sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at) for more information and to arrange a visit.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contactrecruitment@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.
Interview Date: w/c 12thOctober 2023
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.
Further details about the role
The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sittingbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1609 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sittingbourne School website
- Email address
- Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 472449
The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of. Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We are ambitious for all of our students to achieve as highly as possible and we never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.
Arranging a visit to The Sittingbourne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at.
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