Teaching Assistant

Abbey Court Foundation Special School; England; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free car parking

KCC Pension Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Abbey Court Foundation Special School is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team on Medway Scale, Grade D2. The post is 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 staff development days, with a salary of £19,599–£21,901 per annum plus SEN Allowance £1,590. FTE values £26,016–£29,071 include this role.

We cater for pupils aged 3–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties across two sites in Strood. A commitment to safeguarding and contributing to high quality teaching is essential.

Competenze

• Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.
• Childcare experience or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Conoscenze

Childcare experience

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Formazione

Childcare qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

“An outstanding school”(Ofsted July 2010, October 2012, September 2017 & March 2023)

We are currently looking for…

TEACHING ASSISTANTSMedway Scale, Grade D2£19,599 - £21,901 per annum + SEN Allowance (£1,590) (FTE £26,016 - £29,071)Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme

Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so,how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appointTeaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible.

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currentlylocated on 2 Strood sites: Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and new Secondary provisiondesigned and purpose-built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede CourtRoad (Further Education). The Cliffe Road site is also home to our school farm!

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45 am – 3.45 pm), term time only + 5 staff development days.Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuityand consistency of support is paramount, and therefore candidates for all positions willneed to commit to the full working hours of the post. If you cannot commit to full-time, weare often looking for supply bank staff; please indicate on the application form.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School.All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminalrecords and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and othervetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging inregulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range ofpolicies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across theschool. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development tomaintain safe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

Closing date: 18 November 2026