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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 18 September 2024
Salary: £19,855 to £21,218 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Actual salary £19,855 - £21,218 per annum (£24,404 - £26,079 full time equivalent), based on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Location: Rainham, Gillingham
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Leigh Academies Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 007686

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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 £19,855 - £21,218 per annum (£24,404 - £26,079 full time equivalent), based on experience.

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