Teaching Assistant/ASC. 21.45 Hours per Week
Chessington School
Kingston upon Thames
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,591 - £23,187 pro rate
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2019
Job overview
We are looking for a passionate and committed individual who will make a positive difference to our specific SEND provision, and more generally our inclusive school. Our SEND team is part of a larger Inclusion and Pastoral Support team, which is central to the school and our students. We are a school that prides ourselves on relationships, and we enjoy our position at the centre of our community.
In line with national and local trends we are seeing an increase in the number of students who are coming to our school with diagnosis or traits of autism and other associated conditions. We can offer training for the right individual but ideally would be looking for someone with experience, knowledge and understanding of how best to support our wonderful young people to access the great learning opportunities that we have available, and to make positive steps to securing themselves a successful future.
We are looking for innovative ideas, based upon sound research, knowledge and understanding. We are a school that are willing to be creative and original in our approach, as long as due consideration and planning is carried out. Experience in a range of ASC related strategies would be beneficial, but can be provided through training if required.
This role is linked to an increased number of Educational Health Care Plans within our current Year 7, and is initially for 0.6 of a full time role. This could be 3 days per week, or flexible hours to suit both parties.
Why work at Chessington:
£30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive
CPD opportunities with cross trust and national development programs and bespoke opportunities to support your development
We recruit for attitude and train for skills
A school dedicated to well-being.
Free gym membership and many other staff benefits
Independent, onsite childcare facility
Here’s what Ofsted have to say: “The School has successfully raised the quality of teaching and improved students’ achievement in most subjects including English and Maths. The behaviour of the students is good, they behave well in lessons and students are proud to be at the school and enjoy coming”.
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About Chessington School
I am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher at Chessington. This is a school with a rich past and such a bright future; one where Great things happen for young people each day.
We have made swift strides in recent years and are now considered a national ‘High performing School’. We have done this by instilling pride in our students and making them ambitious for their futures. Each child is valued, each day considered a vast opportunity and each moment is focussed on their success. Whomever takes on this role will need to be someone who values student wellbeing but knows that this is achieved through the very highest expectations, consistency and drive each day as a leader in the school.
The right person for this role will demonstrate passion for teaching both inside and outside of the classroom. Our students love learning and we want someone that will further fuel the fires of their passions for their subjects. Our students deserve the widest and most varied cultural experiences.
We are ambitious for the future of the school and are moving forward fast. Now judged Good by Ofsted with a number of Outstanding features such as Leadership and our Options subjects, we want to become a Great school in the next two years. This means we continue a rigorous focus on standards, a forensic approach to outcomes and of course a holistic understanding of the needs of every child that walks through our doors. The ideal candidate for this role will share this focus and will, each day, want the very best for the young people of Chessington.
Every member of staff is hugely valued. When joining us you will join a culture where we keep striving to be better each and every day. We will support your career development through internal CPD programs, mentoring, coaching and through a range of external programs including Masters in Education or Middle and Senior Leadership development programs. NQTs will be very well supported and developed through our teaching school program. Rest assured each day here the highest of learning and teaching practice will be expected but you will supported and given time so that you can deliver a Great experience to each of our students.
I look forward to meeting you and to welcoming you on our journey to becoming a truly Great school.
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