Casual Teaching Assistant - Casual

Woodlands; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A very special school in Maidstone is seeking casual Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 2 – 19 with special needs. The role requires adaptability and teamwork to assist with staff absences. Candidates can expect varying hours and shifts based on the school's needs. Experience in special needs or a child-based environment will be advantageous, but passionate candidates looking for their first opportunity are also welcome. This nurturing environment offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive principles and safeguarding children.
• Experience in a child-based environment or special needs is valued.
• Ability to work in a team to support pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special talents aged 2 – 19 with complex needs.
• Work as needed with no fixed hours, supporting staff absences.
• Adapt to changing environments within the school.

Job description

Job Summary

Inspirational casual Teaching Assistants required at this very special school. We are looking for casual Teaching Assistants to join us. The successful candidate will work in a team of bank staff to support with staff absences within the school. You could be required to work in any area of the school and that could change on a daily basis. You have no normal hours of work and you will be required to work on an 'as required' basis. Your hours will vary according to the needs of the School (and your availability to work) but you could be required to work a 6.5 hour shift at any time between 8.30am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The School will notify you of the days and hours that you will be required to work in advance of each assignment. The School is under no obligation to provide you with work, or to provide you with a minimum number of hours each day or week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Are you adaptable and able to bring out the best in our pupils with special talents, aged 2 – 19, with severe, profound or complex needs?

Due to an increase in pupil numbers we require Teaching Assistants to join our 'Outstanding' school. We are looking for drive, enthusiasm and potential to join our friendly, professional, positive and forward looking school.

Successful candidates will either be experienced and successful Teaching Assistants who enjoy team working and taking responsibility or have worked in a Special Needs or child-based environment. Alternatively, you may have a passion for special needs and be looking for your first opportunity.

Qualifications and Experience

You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression as we value and support staff in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Benefits and Development

Roles can be based at any of our sites – Loose, Allington and Snodland – but will predominantly be Loose based.

Work Locations

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xOR-PlaONI (Five Acre Woodstock 2019 – Amazing Festival in a Day)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJF9MlJHt-I (Nathan Grisdale - Don't Give Up (Official music video))

Safeguarding

Five Acre Wood is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process. As part of our responsibility for safeguarding, in addition to the Kent policy of one employment and one personal reference, the school will request additional employment references. The school will also, as outlined in Keeping children Safe in Education 2022, complete an online search for shortlisted candidates.