Teaching Assistant (SEN) Term Time Only - Part-time

Folkestonegirls; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support SEN children in their learning. The role involves 27.5 hours working term-time only, requiring excellent literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. Previous experience with SEN children is a must, with the commitment to safeguarding and a caring attitude essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Understanding and caring attitude towards children.
• Committed to the school’s learning and development goals.
• Previous experience working with SEN children required.

Responsibilities

• Work with SEN children in our SEN Hub.
• Make a positive contribution to all aspects of school life.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Effective communication

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract to work with SEN children in our SEN Hub. The hours of the post are 27.5 hours, 5 days a week, term time only. The successful candidate will have an understanding and caring attitude and will be committed to the school’s learning and development goals. They will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills together with effective oral and written communication skills. We expect all staff to be able to make a positive contribution to all aspects of school life.

Previous experience of working with SEN children is required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Wentworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and other employment checks including social media checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.