Teaching Assistant (permanent)

2 x fixed term posts until 31st August 2022 and 1 x permanent post, term time position plus 5 staff development days.

Please let us know which post you are applying for on your application form.

30 hours a week.

Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes. 

The main purpose of this role will be supporting students with an Education Health Care Plan or SEND need.

Peacehaven Community School is a fully inclusive school with a Special Facility for students with a Speech, Language and Communication Specialism.  There is a higher than average % of students with SEND need throughout the school and we offer Small Group Access Teaching to students where required. 

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to assist in the learning and engagement to small groups of students.  You may also be timetabled to support the learning of our students within the mainstream school.

Peacehaven Community School is a Swale Academies Trust (SAT) School who welcomes applications from candidates who want to develop their careers and explore the opportunities that working within an established academy trust can bring. 

We provide constant, high quality CPD and all staff are passionate about sharing good practice. 

If you are looking for an opportunity that will excite and challenge you, and have boundless energy and resilience, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Peacehaven Community School is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Peacehaven Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake, or currently hold a DBS enhanced clearance.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Maria Budd, maria.budd@swale.at for an informal discussion, 01273 575804. 

Completed applications should be sent to Liz Fulker, Lead Admin Officer, liz.fulker@swale.at or by post to Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8RB Please note, we cannot accept CVs.  

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 7th February 2022

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.