Teaching Assistant, Maidstone, Kent

Cornwallis Academy is an exciting school, which has just been rated Good by Ofsted in all areas, we are now expanding and looking to welcome a new and inspirational Teaching Assistant who will work primarily with disaffected students and those with additional educational needs, who can at times display challenging behaviour. You will need to have the ability and confidence to motivate and encourage students who have emotional and behavioural difficulties and have an empathy and understanding of their needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive group of dedicated people.      

As well as working with students in the Plaza learning environments, you will also be required to carry out one to one work with students, across all Key Stages and curriculum areas. This will be a rewarding post within an extremely supportive working environment. Previous experience of working with children with special needs would be an advantage and a Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.     

The position is full time, term time only and is fixed term until July 2019.     

Further details are available either from the school website www.futureschoolstrust.com(Vacancies) or by emailing katie.richardson@futureschoolstrust.com   

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th February 2018    

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.    

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.