Offsite Teaching Assistant Maidstone, England
Job description
Hours: Monday – Friday – 08:30 – 15:30 (Term-Time only, 39 weeks with opportunities for flexible working)
Salary: £25,333 per annum (pro-rated to term-time only, actual salary £19,000)
Starting: September 2023
Closing: Thursday 29th June 2023. Please note that an application form will need to be submitted to qualify for shortlisting.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with students who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to join our exceptional team supporting students with their academic, personal and social development.
West Heath School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, works towards helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. All of our learners have Education, Health and Care Plans and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement.
The successful candidates will have a good level of Maths and English and a flexible approach to working as Sixth Form students require support at external locations, such as therapeutic farms and colleges. Candidates local to Maidstone and Medway are particularly welcome to apply as we have a number of Sixth Form students based in these areas. Successful candidates need to have a valid driving licence in order to transport students using school vehicles.
As well as working in an incredibly rewarding environment our benefits include free lunches and onsite parking. There are excellent opportunities for career development and training from internal and external experts.
Job Description, personal specification and application form can be found on our website.
To arrange an informal visit please email whs.hr @westheathschool.com
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £19,000.00-£26,333.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidstone, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/06/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
