Teaching Assistant
1. £23,747- £24,743 FTE (£14,857 - £15,480 Pro Rata)
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: September 2024
4. Close Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024
5. Westlands Secondary School
6. £23,747- £24,743 FTE (£14,857 - £15,480 Pro Rata) SAT B
7. Permanent; Term Time Only
8. hours a week, Monday to Friday ( -
We have an opportunity for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting our pupils in mainstream classes.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.
You will either work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils to understand instructions and facilitate independent learning, helping to provide inclusion for all pupils.
The successful candidate would require:
9. Experience of working with children in a similar environment;
10. A good general education including English, Maths and Science GCSE’s;
11. Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evidence of other TA related qualifications or training, and experience of supporting those with specific learning difficulties would be an advantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
12. Excellent on site facilities;
13. Excellent CPD programme;
14. Being part of a highly successful Trust;
15. Employee Assistance Programme;
16. Cycle to Work Scheme;
17. Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
18. Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.