We are excited to announce we need additional excellent staff to join our friendly team.
Do you have experience or a passion to work with children with special educational needs?
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you an existing TA / learning support assistant looking for an extra challenge?
Experience of working with pupils with SEN would be an advantage but not essential.
Salary: KSC plus SEN allowance
Full Time Hours: 37.00 per week, 5 days a week, 8.50-5pm Mon, Weds & Thurs; Tues 8.55-5pm; 8.50-3.45pm Fri
(Optional 33.25 hours per week / Part time)
Contract type: Permanent, Term Time only
Reporting to: Class teacher
Responsible for: Supporting TAs within your class team
Main purpose
To provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This involves working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions, and behaviour management.
Now is an exciting time to join our fabulous school as we expand to meet the growing demand for specialist ASD special school places in Thanet. We specialise in providing both day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years with a diagnosis of ASD and complex learning needs.
Are you:
* Committed and enthusiastic
* Passionate, fun, and creative, willing to go the extra mile
* Able to establish supportive, caring, and secure relationships with children, promoting respect, self-esteem, and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
* Adaptable with a can-do attitude
* Great at working in a team with initiative to work independently to support children in achieving their best
We are the school for you because:
* Our school values 'getting it right for our children'
* Every day will be different and highly rewarding
* It is a privilege to watch our children grow and develop
We can offer you:
* A highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff embracing school improvement
* Opportunities for professional development and to gain new skills
* A caring and supportive leadership team who lead with passion and kindness
* A benefits support package through KCC
* Excellent pension scheme
* Opportunity to gain NVQ Level 3 qualifications
* Opportunity to train and deliver specialist SEND approaches/therapy
Interviews TBC
Stone Bay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures to emphasize the school’s commitment to safeguarding. Posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, an adequate pre-employment health check, and verification of the right to work in the UK. All candidates are subject to an online check prior to interview.
Kent County Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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