Student Support Assistant
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £14, 833 pro rata (£23, 101 FTE) - KR5
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024
- Apply by:
- 28 December 2023
Job overview
Start Date: January 2024
Pay Scale: KR5
Salary: £14,833 pro rata (£23,101 FTE)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Weeks: 39 weeks (term time plus one week)
An exciting opportunity to contribute to the inclusion work within the school by providing support to individuals and small groups of students, including those with SEND, medical and / or emotional and behavioural difficulties. The role involves assisting students to overcome barriers while creating positive relationships and creating safe learning environments.
Situated in Tunbridge Wells with excellent transport links to London, Bennett is a popular and over-subscribed academy with an enviable record of outstanding academic achievement over many years.
A Church of England co-educational school with independent academy status:
· 1,796 on roll including 370 in the Sixth Form
· Judged Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in 2012
· World Class School Quality Mark in 2020
· Outstanding GCSE and A-Level results
· Excellent reputation
Our staff are highly committed and we have a strong and positive school ethos.
We welcome pre-application visits to the school.
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post before applying, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone: 01892 521595 or email: recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00 am on Thursday 28 December 2023
Interview date will be confirmed on being short listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications
For application form, please visit our website: www.bennettmemorial.co.uk and follow ‘Tenax Jobs link to job vacancies. Completed Application Forms should be sent to recruitment@bennett.kent.sch.uk by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust.
The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and proactively model the school’s values. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
- Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells
- Kent
- TN4 9SH
- United Kingdom
BELIEVING IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Bennett is a Church of England school with a record of providing outstanding education, rooted in tradition and preparing young people for the future. Our distinctive Christian identity and ethos inform our approach to living and learning.
We believe in the potential of every young person, academically and personally. Our faith in our students means that we aspire for excellence in all spheres. At Bennett, young people develop confidence in themselves. Confidence breeds success.
Bennett is a happy and vibrant community which fosters values and personal qualities in students. Courage and resilience, determination and perseverance, service to others, courtesy and consideration are put into practice in and out of lessons every day.
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
Outstanding teaching and impressive results are at the heart of Bennett’s success. We are rightly renowned for the excellent results Bennett students achieve at GCSE and a level. This is because our teachers are experts in their subjects, and because we expect hard work, excellent behaviour and a positive approach at all times.
TAKING PART AND ENJOYING
Learning beyond the classroom is a central part of Bennett life. Music and sport, travel and adventure, all play an important role in the life of Bennett students.
SIXTH FORM
We offer an excellent educational experience for sixth form students in a challenging and caring environment whilst also providing many opportunities for them to hone their interpersonal skills and confidence.
ABOUT THE ALTIUS TEACHING SCHOOL
The Altius teaching school alliance is dedicated to developing world class teaching. We are passionate about providing training for teachers that transforms the opportunities young people have. Teachers who have been inspired by high quality initial teacher training and professional development will inspire our students with their expert knowledge on how children can flourish. Nothing else is as important.
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