Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant (2 Days) - Part-time

Woodlands; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dover is seeking enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistants to work 2 days per week. The roles involve supporting pupils with various behaviour and learning needs, requiring emotional intelligence and a flexible approach. Candidates should possess a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in English and Mathematics. The school offers robust training and support for professional development, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Apply via Kent Teach only.

Benefits

Career development support

Full induction and support programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant.
• Ability to support pupils with various behaviour and learning needs.
• Willingness to undergo additional training for development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of behaviour and learning needs.
• Embrace change and adapt to the working environment.
• Participate in a full induction and support programme.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Minimum GCSE grade C/4 or above in English

Minimum GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics

Job description

Come and join the Elms team!

We have opportunities for those looking to work 2 days per week as follows:

• 2 x positions working Thursday & Friday (8.20am - 3.05 Thurs, 8.20am-2.15 Friday)
• 1 x position working Monday & Friday (8.20am-3.05pm Monday, 8.20am-2.15 Friday)

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.