Teaching Assistant

Mon 8.30 am – 4.30 pm 
Tues to Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm
32.15 hours per week

Working weeks per year: 39 weeks (Term time only)

Marlborough is a successful community special school for students aged 11 – 19 with complex learning needs including autism and complex learning difficulties. The Governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and complex learning and behavioural difficulties.

The position is suitable for individuals who are motivated, patient and passionate about students’ learning and wellbeing. Previous experience with special needs provision is preferable Visits are strongly recommended.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate and other employment checks.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

To apply for these vacancies please download and complete the attached application form and either post to the school address as below or email direct to clynch@marlborough.bexley.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 15th November 2017

References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.

Please note: only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

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MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL
MARLBOROUGH PARK AVENUE
SIDCUP
KENT
DA15 9DP