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Temporary Teaching Assistant - TTO + 1 x SDD
The Post
The Charles Dickens School is looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work with classroom teachers to support the delivery of quality teaching and learning and to help raise standards of achievement for all students. Candidates will also be required to deliver support programmes that enable all students to access the curriculum and will be responsible to the SENCO.
Experience of working with young people or in a school environment is desirable with the ability to relate well to children and communicate diplomatically to adults. Candidates should be motivated, proactive, approachable, resilient and a good listener.
This is a term time only role with one staff development day.
Hours are 08:25am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday to include a 20 minute unpaid break and a 45 minute unpaid lunch break. 27.5 hours in total.
How To Apply
Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.
Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.
A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.