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Teaching Vacancies; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SENA allowance

Coastal location

Affordable housing

Job summary

Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate (UK) is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team working with children with SEND. The role is 32.75 hours per week during term time plus inset days, with SENA allowance currently pro rata £1,541.40.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent and experience in an educational setting. We expect positive role models, flexibility, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills to support pupils and staff wellbeing,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Patience, resilience and strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Role model

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Emotional support

Pupil wellbeing

Autism support

SEN support

Resilience

Education

GCSE English/Maths C

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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).

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

What the school offers its staff

Laleham Gap is a Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.

Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.

The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect.

Please visit our website for more information about the school and our achievements.

What we can offer you

Comprehensive induction with a range of activities including vision and aspiration from the Headteacher, a comprehensive range of safeguarding procedures and expectations, a full Handbook detailing routines and expectations.

All staff are encouraged to embark upon a an extensive choice of CPD options

In a new school building that is warm, clean and hygienic

Fantastic coastal location, affordable housing, a place of natural beauty and a more relaxed way of life.

Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas 2023

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Working with a team that all have the same goals and ambitions for our pupils and working collectively to achieve great outcomes.

Staff gym, free tea and coffee, annual subsidised Summer party, a healthy celebratory environment regarding annual events including summer fair, family fun afternoon, sports day, national celebration days.

The pupils! I defy anyone to pop in for half a day and not love our pupils and want to stay

The best wellbeing support in a school I have never seen, for both staff and pupils.

A truly wonderful workplace and I feel blessed to be part of it.

Wonderful staff each and everyone -I feel cared for, valued, and listened to.

Commitment to safeguarding

Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at https://www.lgs.kent.sch.uk/policies/

Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.