About Us
Thomas Bennett Community College has a large Learning Inclusion Team who support
our diverse school population by offering in-class or small group interventions, and as a
result our students make impressive levels of progress.
In addition to our mainstream students who have additional cognition and learning or
physical needs, our school has a dedicated provision for up to 20 students with a
diagnosis of ASC or other Social Communication Need.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching assistant to work with our students
across all areas of need. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in
developing a therapeutic response to educational inclusion to further their skills. The
successful applicant will ideally have experience of working with young people and will
demonstrate a creative attitude to removing barriers to learning.
The successful candidate will:
Be supportive, understanding and sympathetic to all our students.
Have commitment to the highest standards of behaviour, progress and attainment
Be a team player, able to work collaboratively with other members of the department
Be flexible to change role dependant on the requirements of the school and the students
Have passion for the learning, teaching with commitment and creativity
Job Details
Salary: 18,114
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30-3pm
Location: Thomas Bennett Community College
Interviews:
What You Need to Succeed
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly fast paced team that has a
proven track record in effecting change for our most vulnerable students.
If you believe you have the skills, energy and vision to support our students, we would
be delighted to hear from you.
Further Information
TKAT and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable
candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual
orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes
applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
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Job Reference: SCHO00912