Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant

Kent Tech; Dover; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Tech is seeking committed individuals for Teaching Assistant and Senior Teaching Assistant roles in Dover. The positions involve supporting students with diverse learning needs within an enthusiastic team. Opportunities for professional development and progression from KR3 to KR5 will be provided, alongside a nurturing environment focused on education and growth.

Benefits

Professional development support

Full induction programme

SEN allowance

Opportunity for additional training

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics.
• High level of emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Flexibility and ability to embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of behaviour and learning needs.
• Participate in professional and career development activities.
• Work collaboratively with the staff team.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

GCSE grade C/4 in English

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics

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Teaching Assistant or Senior Teaching Assistant, Dover

Client: Kent Tech

Location: Dover, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 96c294556b78

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

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Entry Level Teaching Assistant KR3 £23,337 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £16,419)

Teaching Assistant KR 4 £23,338 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £16,420)

Senior Teaching Assistant KR5 £24,040 FTE (Actual for 30hrs/39 weeks £16,914)

All plus SEN allowance of £1,330 per annum

Start: ASAP or September 2023

Come and join the Elms team!

There are opportunities to appoint Teaching Assistants in both the primary and secondary phases at the school. The posts offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced TA to join our dedicated and highly effective staff team.

We have a new framework which enables teaching assistants to progress from KR3 to KR5 based on teaching assistant qualifications or equivalent. We will support you in your development on this learning journey if you require additional training to access the Senior Teaching Assistant range.

The school prides itself on providing the very best all-round education for these exceptional young people.

The successful candidate will work supporting pupils with a range of behaviour and learning needs and will have a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience, a flexible approach to their work and an ability to embrace change. Elms is a challenging yet very rewarding place to work and we provide support and training for all our staff.

The school places a high priority on professional and career development. All staff receive a full induction and support programme throughout the year to achieve their performance management targets.

Candidates need to possess a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

Elms School is committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare and Fundamental British Values. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical clearance, good references and verification of the right to work in the UK.