SEN Teaching Assistant

Swale Academies Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Referral Incentives

Training & development

On-site Parking

Retailer Discounts

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, positive HLTA to join the SEN Department in our mainstream school in Dartford. You will support students and work collaboratively with staff, with HLTA qualification funded after six months of service.

We offer a stimulating, supportive environment with opportunities for progression, access to training, an excellent pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity Pay, and on-site parking. A salary-sacrifice AVC and staff discounts are also available.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, positive and committed candidate.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Experience with children or young adults; SEN experience advantageous but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the SEN Department within a mainstream school.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment and assist with transitions.

Skills

Collaborative working

Experience with children

SEN experience

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and committed person to join our highly regarded support team working within our SEN Department supporting students within the mainstream school. As part of our recruitment package we are happy to support staff who may wish to progress by providing suitable candidates with the opportunity to undertake an HLTA qualification, funded by the school, on completion of six months service. Applicants must be able to work collaboratively and have some prior experience of working with children or young adults. Experience of working with young people with SEN and/or physical disabilities would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. What the school offers its staff This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme