Teaching Assistant

Swale Academies Trust; Snodland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme – with

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Add.

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentve

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust's The Holmesdale School in Kent is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. You will assist teachers, support pupils individually or in small groups, help with instructions, and promote inclusive learning across the classroom.

The role is 30 hours per week, term-time plus five staff development days (39 weeks) with an ASAP start. The school values staff development and offers a welcoming, flexible, and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a similar environment.
• GCSE English, Maths and Science.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to support teaching and learning.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help pupils understand instructions and promote independent learning.
• Support inclusion for all pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English, Maths and Science

Job description

• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks)
• Interviews: ASAP

• The Holmesdale School
• £25,316 - £26,378 FTE
• £17,734 - £18,478 Pro Rata
• 30 hours per week
• 8.30am-3.30pm, Mon-Fri
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks)
• ASAP Start date
• Interviews: ASAP

We have a new opportunity to appoint a caring and supportive individual as a Teaching Assistant.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.

You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils to understand instructions and independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all pupils.

The successful candidate would need to have:

• Experience of working with children in a similar environment;
• A good general education including English, Maths and Science GCSE’s;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Evidence of other TA related qualifications or training, and experience of supporting those with specific learning difficulties would be an advantage.

Please visit https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk/ for more about our school.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

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.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.