Teaching Assistant

Kent Tech; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive school in Swanley is seeking a passionate individual to support students with special needs. The role involves developing the educational environment, enhancing students' curriculum and personal development. Candidates with Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics are preferred. In return, the school offers substantial professional development opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and additional perks such as free hot drinks and ample parking.

Benefits

Professional development package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free hot drinks and snacks

Ample car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the educational environment for the students.
• Develop students' curriculum, social skills, and personal development.
• Provide a safe environment for the students.

Skills

Conscientious

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Collaborative

Confident in dealing with challenging behaviours

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE or equivalent)

Job description

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• Conscientious and innovative?
• Energetic, enthusiastic and hard working?
• Passionate about working with pupils who have special needs?
• Committed to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team?
• Confident in dealing with children who may sometimes display challenging behaviours?

The successful candidate will join a supportive school where we invest in our staff and create skilled class teams. This role could lead to the opportunity of further professional development to train as a Senior TA or HLTA. Key tasks are to: support, and develop, the educational environment for the students; to include developing their curriculum skills, social skills, and personal development; to provide a safe environment, emotionally and physically, for the students within the guidelines and procedures of the school. Experience in working with children, and Level 2 qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Mathematics are highly desirable.

In return, the successful candidates will join the committed and highly experienced classroom-based teams who are dedicated in providing the best education. Parkwood Hall offers an outstanding professional development package to all staff. In addition, Parkwood Hall also offers an Employee AssistanceProgramme, free hot drinks and snacks, and ample car parking. We are based on a beautiful site of more than 30 acres and an impressive Victorian building.