ASPEN 2 Teaching Assistant

Kent Tech; Dover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-looking educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting students with special needs in a dynamic environment. The role includes working 4 days a week, assisting pupils with various challenges to help them achieve their best. Candidates should have the energy and passion for making a difference in students' lives, alongside relevant experience or a desire to develop their skills in special education. The position includes competitive benefits focused on wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Fully funded access to healthcare services

High-quality CPD opportunities

Regular wellbeing activities

Counselling and mental wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Innovation Awards

Free parking on all sites

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with students with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young people.
• Skills in proactive communication and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
• Assist in personal care for pupils with physical disabilities.
• Join a friendly team with a commitment to inclusivity.

Skills

Energy and determination

Teamwork skills

Passion for supporting students with additional needs

Education

Experience in a Special Needs school environment or related field

Job description

Advert

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work 4 days a week with our pupils in Aspen 2 who have a range of profound, severe and complex learning needs and disabilities. In Aspen 2, we believe that all pupils, regardless of any barrier can be successful and live a fulfilling life.

Aspen 2 offers a unique curriculum and approach to pupils, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These roles may involve supporting pupils on a 1 : 1 basis, in small groups, or in small class settings to succeed and achieve. The roles may also include personal care for some of our pupils with physical disabilities.

We are lookingsomeone with energy, determination, enthusiasm and teamwork skills to join our friendly and forward looking school. We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistant who have worked in a Special Needs school environment; alternatively, you may have a passion for supporting students with additional needs and be looking for your first opportunity to develop your skills. We have a varied and interesting professional development programme that shows the value we place in our support team colleagues. We are looking for someone who will uphold our values of inclusivity and proactive response to communication and behaviour, as well as a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young people.

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools :

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits :

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providingaccess to healthcare services such asMedical Diagnostics, MedicalTreatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24 / 7 GP and Mental Health helplines for permanent members of staff
• As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing supportAccess to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday8.30 - 3.30 and Thursdays 8.30 - 5.30

ASPEN Allowance £1,695 (£1,083 pro rata) per annum

Term Time + INSET days

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.