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An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a committed, caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to our wonderful team at Folkestone Primary School. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, patient and hardworking, to help our children enjoy, learn and achieve success. The position will be primarily working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Shows optimism, positively and ambition for the school, its pupils and the Trust
2. Has experience supporting children with SEND in an educational capacity
3. Is a great team-player
4. Has a desire to make a real difference to the lives of pupils in an area of coastal disadvantage and fully embrace the diverse community
5. Has secure subject knowledge, including of phonics/ early reading
6. Is committed to their own continuing professional development so that the learning opportunities offered are grounded in knowledge of best practice and are evidence-informed
In return, we can offer:
7. Wonderful children with a desire to learn and achieve
8. A hardworking and committed staff team
9. A vibrant, diverse and inclusive school that makes for an inspiring place to work
10. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families, some of whom face significant challenges and disadvantage
The successful candidate will be expected to take a full part in play time activities and supervision. So an ability to play, have fun, actively supervise and a good deal of common sense is essential.
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
11. Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
12. As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
13. Regular wellbeing and social activities
14. Counselling and mental wellbeing support
15. Access to Mental Health First Aiders
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
18. Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contributions
19. Free parking on all our sites with access to E-chargers