Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

36 hours a week term time only (39 weeks)

Salary Point 3 £17,990 – Point 5 £18,621  (actual salary and inclusive of London Fringe allowance)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible Teaching Assistant to take on a crucial role within our school. The successful candidate should be familiar with various learning needs and have previous experience of working with vulnerable children. They will possess the ability to work one-to-one as well as with small groups of pupils and with a whole class. You will work in partnership with class teachers to support the needs of the child in the classroom and support the work of the  SENCo.

The ideal applicant will have:

 ·        A commitment to deliver education to a high standard

·        A passion to help every child achieve their full potential

·        Be able to use own initiative and work as part of a team

·        Have Maths and English GCSE with a minimum grade C

·        Have a CACHE or NVQ qualification (or equivalent) or the willingness to work

towards an NVQ

·        Be patient, sensitive and an ability to foster good relationships

If you feel you have the right qualities and can make a difference to the next generation this role could be for you.

Closing date:  Monday 17th April 2023

Interviews:     week commencing Monday 24th April 2023

An opportunity to meet with the SENCo and a tour of the school is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Chase Lawrence or El Clark on 01992 714800.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.kha-tkat.org. Completed application forms should be sent or emailed to Mrs Campbell at michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.

King Harold Academy is part the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) which enables the schools and departments to work collaboratively. This provides an excellent support network and idea sharing platform across the trust as well as a wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one TKAT academy.

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school.

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.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.