Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £18,480 to £20,169 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £18,480 - £20,169 per annum (£22,714 - £24,789 full time equivalent), based on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2024 |
| Location: | Rainham, Gillingham, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 007320 |
Summary
Can you inspire our students and provide them with the support they require? Do you have a passion for working with students with SEN?
We have a great opportunity for a knowledgeable and efficient individual to join us in the role of Teaching Assistant at the Leigh Academy Rainham. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. This role will suit both experienced TAs who are looking to join our Academy, and also be suitable for Graduates looking to gain first-hand experience with a view to commencing Teacher Training with us in the future.
Successful candidates will work in lessons with selected pupils who may have a range of needs including Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD and physical disabilities and also support small groups both in mainstream classes and inclusion workspace, helping to prepare specialist material for them which will involve small group interventions. They will also be asked to support pupils at the end of the Academy day in Homework Club and may be required to run intervention and therapy sessions as part of students EHCPs. They should be relatively confident using IT as will be provided a Chromebook to support students, access up-to-date information on individual students, log rewards and consequences and communicate with staff.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives and positively transforming the local community. This is an exciting time to consider joining us so please take a close look at the role details and if you feel you have the necessary attitude and experience then we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent opportunity working 35 hours per week (8.30am - 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break), Term Time + 1 week inset offering an actual salary of £18,480 - £20,169 per annum (£22,714 - £24,789 full time equivalent), based on experience.
About Leigh Academy Rainham: In September 2021, we opened our doors to the 180 founding students of our co educational comprehensive school for 11-18 year olds. Already oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway. The wellbeing and success of each individual child is at the heart of everything and we are driven by the belief that it is our role to ensure all pupils develop an appreciation of the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. It is our ambition that in our highly inclusive setting, all our students will flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults. We will work together to embed the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be highly successful in achieving their own personal goals, as caring members of our community and as leaders in tomorrow’s world.
Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential!