Teaching Assistant - Special Provision Classes - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Whitfield Aspen School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2471-142S
• Posted:14/02/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 3 - £19,293
• Start Date:March/April 2023
• App Close Date:24/02/2023 at 10:00
• Interviews:Tuesday, 7th March, 2023

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TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED TO COVER POSTS IN SRP CLASSES FROM: MARCH/APRIL 2023

Are you looking for a new exciting challenge? Are you passionate about supporting children to learn and develop in all areas, working as part of a team of support staff?

Whitfield Aspen School are seeking enthusiastic and creative people to work as Teaching Assistants within our inclusive school. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative school, which is part of an expansion programme.

Salary: Kent Range 3 pro-rata (equivalent to £19,293 for full time)

£10.00 per hour plus temporary SEN allowance for SRP positions.

Vacancy: 18.75 - 31 hours per week, Term Time only plus KCC holiday pay (Monday – Friday).

Core hours: 08:45 – 15:15 Monday – Friday.

Whitfield Aspen School values education, skills and experience. Candidates who possess GSCE qualifications with grades A*- C or 4 and above in English and Mathematics / NVQ2 / Equivalent or higher is advantageous. Candidates must be able to provide original examination certificates prior to the interview.

Experience of working in school with children is desirable.

Skills tests in English and Mathematics will be carried out during the interview process together with classroom practical activities.

Successful applicants will be required to sign up to the School’s Core Values.

Further information about our school and a Job Description can be found on www.whitfieldaspenschool.co.uk Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school or emailing Gemma Kingsland-Roberts.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Tel. (01304) 821526 or e-mail: [email protected]

Applications must be received by: Friday, 24th February, 2023

Interviews will take place: Tuesday, 7th March, 2023

Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, all references are required to be obtained prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will be screened online.

Our school and all its’ personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Any contract will be subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, qualification checks and pre-employment health screening.

Information about the school

We are a ‘Good’ school with outstanding opportunities for pupils and staff. In September 2019, we were one of the first schools inspected under the new framework. Whitfield Aspen School is unusual in a national context, in that it is a two/three form entry mainstream primary, with four hundred pupils, combined with the district special school for one hundred and fifty-seven pupils with Profound, Severe and Complex Learning Needs (PSCN). Our school is an extremely cohesive community with an ethos and culture that helps young people to thrive. It has provided extensive training for ALL staff and offers staff a high degree of autonomy which comes along with high expectations and personal responsibility.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Kingsland-Roberts
• Address:Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3LJ
• Telephone: 01304 821526
• Email: [email protected]

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