Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dover is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistants for primary and secondary phases. Roles include Entry Level, KR4, and Senior Teaching Assistants, offering competitive pay and progression opportunities based on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will support pupils with varying needs and receive full training and development. The school values emotional intelligence and resilience, and is committed to safeguarding and child welfare. Applications are through Kent Teach; CVs are not accepted.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Training opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.
• Flexibility in approach to work and ability to embrace change.
• Support pupils with behavior and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of behavior and learning needs.
• Participate and engage in professional and career development.
• Work as part of a dedicated staff team.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics

Job description

Entry Level Teaching AssistantKSA £24 513 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £17 247)

Teaching Assistant KR 4 £25 126 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £17 678)

Senior Teaching Assistant KR5 £25 252 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £17 767)

All plus SEN allowance of £1370 per annum

Come and join the Elms team!

There are opportunities to appoint Teaching Assistants in both the primary and secondary phases at the school. The posts offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced TA to join our dedicated and highly effective staff team.

We have a new framework which enables teaching assistants to progress from KSA to KSC based on teaching assitant qualifications or equivalent and experience. We will support you in your development on this learning journey if you require additional training to access the Senior Teaching Assistant range.

The school prides itself on providing the very best all round education for these exceptional young people.

The successful candidate will work supporting pupils with a range of behaviour and learning needs and will have a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience, a flexible approach to their work and an ability to embrace change. Elms is a challenging yet very rewarding place to work and we provide support and training for all our staff.

The school places a high priority on professional and career development. All staff receive a full induction and support programme throughout the year to achieve their performance management targets.

Candidates need to possess a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Elms School is committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare and Fundamental British Values. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical clearance, good references and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Please apply for this position using the application form on Kent Teach, we are unable to accept CVs for this position.

Please note that we needfull details of any employment since the age of 18.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.