Teaching Assistant - VI (Visually Impaired)
The Charles Dickens School
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £16,633-£17,475 (pro rata £11,350pa)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2016
Job overview
SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANT
- VI (VISUALLY IMPAIRED)
KR4 - Term Time Only + 1 SDD
£16,633-£17,475 (pro rata £11,350pa)
30 hours per week
OUR SCHOOL This is an exciting time to join The Charles Dickens School as it joins the Barton
Court Academy Trust (BCAT) working in partnership with Barton Court Grammar School
Academy, an outstanding co-educational grammar school in Canterbury. This new venture will
see The Charles Dickens students and staff benefit from outstanding leadership and the sharing
of best practice. The Trust is committed to excellence in professional development.
THE POST We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active Specialist Teaching
Assistant to support a visually impaired student in the School for the duration of his time with us.
Candidates should be degree educated and have at least 2 years experience working with VI
students and be proficient in reading/writing in Braille and be familiar with Braille equipment.
Candidates should be motivated, approachable, non-judgemental and experienced in helping
to raise standards and achievement and will be responsible to the SENCO.
Hours of work are 08.30-15.30 Mon-Fri including 60 minutes unpaid lunch break.
Following the proposed restructure we anticipate the terms and
conditions for this post will change and the salary will be
amended to £16,968-£17,827pa (pro rata £11,383pa)
HOW TO APPLY Applications for this post should be made
online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be
accepted. On the website visit the Information page and click on
Recruitment. Please email your application to
recruitment@cds.kent.sch.uk. If you wish to discuss the post or
to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Jeanette Winkworth,
Personnel Assistant.
The Charles Dickens 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 post is subject to an Enhanced
Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check
against the ISA Barred List for Children.
Closing date – Wednesday 7th December 2016 at midday
THE CHARLES DICKENS SCHOOL
SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANT
- VI (VISUALLY IMPAIRED)
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL Tel: 01843 862988
www.cds.kent.sch.uk
Attached documents
About The Charles Dickens School
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The Charles Dickens School is a mixed secondary school for students aged 11-18, located in Broadstairs, Kent. There are nearly 1,200 students in attendance, and around 50 enrolled in the sixth form. The school has a supportive and active parents and friends association, to which all parents are subscribed automatically.
The school opened its own sixth form in 2013 to encourage students to study for two further years. The Charles Dickens School prides itself on being an integral part of the local community. It organises a number of work-related placements and charity fundraising. It also offers pupils the chance to attend international educational visits.
Executive head
Ms Kirsten Cardus
Values and vision
The Charles Dickens School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school environment encourages them to be innovative, to challenge themselves and to be part of the educational community. Teachers pride themselves on promoting British values while preparing children for their future beyond education. "Expect, Believe, Achieve" is the school's main slogan.
Ofsted report
“Students achieve well in English. Despite arriving at the school with lower than average Key Stage 2 results they achieve near national average standards in this subject.”
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