Teaching Assistant, Smeeth, Kent.
Salary: £19,768.32 to £20,355.84for 39 weeks. This is inclusive of a paid break and annual leave.
Hours:Monday to Friday 08.30am to 4.30pm.
ABOUT US
The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future for over 110 years. We provide schools, homes and therapeutic services to children and young people. We are passionate about improving outcomes for our young people, encouraging life skills, and developing their social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. We pride ourselves on providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in the increasingly important area of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We are looking for dedicated, passionate, and committed Teaching Assistants.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, works well as part of a team and has a good sense of humour! Ideally you will be resilient, highly skilled, enthusiastic and reliable and who can support our young people to achieve in all areas of the curriculum.
You must have GCSE (Grade C or above) in English and Mathematics or Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy and be able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
WHAT KIND OF PERSON DO WE NEED?
* Someone who is fun, kind, a safe and reliable role model
* Calm, enthusiastic, creative, and have a great sense of humour
* A team player, who is keen to grow and work on their own skills
* Physically fit and not offended by the odd swear word
* Resilient, emotionally aware, and level-headed
* Able to see beyond behaviour and seek to understand the communication of need
WHAT WE CAN GIVE YOU
The benefits you receive will increase over time in recognition of your commitment and dedication and include:
* Solid career progression, with recognised qualifications, up to and including Masters level, funded by the company
* a health cashback scheme (which covers you and up to four children),
* a company pension scheme
* an employee assistance programme
* vouchers and discounts off retail, food, and entertainment
* a cycle to work scheme
The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines, and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorships
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