KSA Teaching Assistant

Laleham Gap School; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team. The role focuses on supporting children with SEND, requiring patience, resilience and a positive role model.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent and relevant experience in education. The position is offered on a term-time basis with inset days, and includes a SEN allowance pro rata.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to the school and a desire to improve and excel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Team player

Effective communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Laleham Gap School is looking for experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our wonderful, dedicated and highly effective team. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children with SEND. This role can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding therefore the ideal candidate must possess patience and resilience.

From all staff we expect commitment to the school and a desire to improve and excel. Further information about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

We currently have vacancies for Teaching Assistants at KSA range (32.75 hours per week Term Time Only plus inset days).

Kent Range KSA £26,168.00 (Pro-rota)

In addition to the above the roles will also receive SENA (Special Educational Needs Allowance) currently at pro rota of £1,541.40

The successful candidates would be educated to at least GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent and have the experience of working with children in an educational setting.

Ideally we are looking for candidates who have specific interests in:

• Being a positive role model, supporting students and their individual needs
• Committed, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are team players
• Relating well to pupils and have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a high level of emotional support and communicate effectively
• Experience and passion in supporting Pupil and Staff Wellbeing
• Experience of working with children with autism, speech language and communication difficulties as well as challenging behaviour