Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - 1 year fixed term

Kent Range 5, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (including 5 INSET days)

(£13, 224.17 - £13,929.07 ) + SEN Allowance

Term Time only 

Required for September 2022

The Malling School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced Teaching Assistant to work with students in our ever expanding secondary school with large Specialist Resourced Provision. 

You will contribute to the management and support of pupils during learning activities. Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups. Provide cover supervision for whole classes where and when required. Be able to review and develop your own professional practice and help pupils' therapeutic and pastoral needs.

Our staff wellbeing programme includes a training pathway and Employee Assistance Programme as part of our affiliation to the DfE Employee Wellbeing Charter

 Essential

You will have:       

• A good level of education with Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent) is essential  
• At least five level 2 qualifications ( including English and Maths)       
• Qualification or previous experience working with children with SEND   
• Ability to use all Microsoft office packages to proficient standard       
• Ability to relate to young people and adults, understand their needs and respond accordingly.       
• Experience of supporting pupils with Access Arrangements in exams and a good understanding of JCQ policies and procedures  
• Experience of delivering interventions to support students academically and socially and emotionally  
• The ability to work with students in setting targets and to support students and teaching staff in implementing and reviewing targets  
• Be able to support and encourage students to interact  with others and be socially responsible  
• The ability to work well in a team and independently, a high level of resilience and a proactive approach

Prior to application we recommend that you arrange an informal visit during a school day to experience the outstanding behaviour, high expectations and achievement in lessons, warm welcoming staff and the kind and respectful students. Contact: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to book a visit.

Please apply via the TES website

Closing date:  30th June 2022

Interviews: TBC

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received. Only candidates successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.