SEND Keyworker

Our school is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting students with Additional Learning Needs to achieve their full potential throughout their time at Havant Academy. Whether you are experienced within SEND or looking for a career change,  you will be enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic.

The support you will provide students with will come in a variety forms such as in classrooms, group interventions, one to one interventions, mentoring, supporting with Exam Access Arrangements and encompass both academic and pastoral needs.

Work with us and you will be part of a welcoming and motivated team.  We are committed to giving you the very best opportunities to develop in your career and will give you extensive support in your role. In addition to this, as a SEND Keyworker you will be invited to all of our Teaching and Learning CPD sessions which will provide you with the essential skills to work within the classroom environment.

This role would be suitable for a graduate or someone considering a career in teaching as you will be able to build positive relationships with students and gain valuable classroom experience.

We offer:

●        A higher salary than Local Authority schools

●        An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education in the classroom;

●        A positive and optimistic working environment focussed on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;

●        An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school;

●        The resources and facilities to continue to improve students’ progress;

●        Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card

●        TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer

●        Cycle to work scheme 

●        Free eye tests      

●        Free access to the Headspace app 

●        Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 592 or email Ashleigh.Newland@havant-tkat.org if you would like a tour of the school.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.  We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.