Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support young children with special educational needs. This role involves assisting the classroom teacher in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment, primarily for pre-verbal pupils. Candidates should be compassionate and capable of providing intimate care. The position offers a supportive team and various benefits, including health care membership and pension scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory private health care

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Two-week half term in October

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for early childhood education.
• Experience in supporting pre-verbal pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to provide intimate care as required.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teacher to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Assist pre-verbal pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Provide day-to-day intimate care for pupils.

Skills

Compassionate support

Ability to provide intimate care

Experience with special educational needs

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young children in their early learning and development? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team at Chantry Community Academy as a SEN Teaching Assistant!

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the classroom teacher to foster a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners. This position is based predominantly within our enhanced provision, where you will support pre-verbal pupils with a range of special educational needs. Please note, the role also involves providing intimate care as part of the day-to-day support for pupils.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Chantry Community Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Kathryn Duncan on 01474 350011 or via email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory 'Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check'.

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.