Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

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Due to the expansion of our Kent & Medway Hub we have a bank of exciting opportunities available and invite you to read a little more about our journey so far and our exciting times ahead.

We are delighted that Alternative Learning Trust, have two newly established provisions in the Isle of Sheppey. We are operating two schools within one site community and are so excited about the wealth of experience and expertise in the building to serve our community effectively.

As the school grows and develops there will be opportunity for roles to develop accordingly in order for us to meet the evolving needs of the school.

At Nore Academy we believe that relationship building, empathy and having uncompromisingly high expectations of our young people is crucial to positively engaging children who have emotionally based barriers to accessing learning opportunities.

Do you have the patience, emotional intelligence, empathy and child centred values to join our new team at this exciting time?

This is a term time only - permanent position with a National NJC pay grade Sc5 scale point 11-15, £28,142 – £30,024 (pro rata £24,207 - £25,826) depending on experience

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have relentless positivity and can-do attitude.
  • Be able to inspire and support learning both in a classroom setting but also through a range of enrichment opportunities.
  • Be able to play a positive part in a high performing team.
  • Great communication skills
  • Have high levels of patience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
  • Have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these.
  • Have high expectations of all young people.
  • Be wholly child centred in their thinking and actions.
  • Be committed to child protection and take a personal and collective responsibility for all aspects of safeguarding.
  • Have a creative and flexible approach to working with young people.
  • Have a desire to support the well-being, resilience, and self-belief of our students.
  • Want to grow and develop in this new role.

    • Are you passionate about working with children and young people with SEN needs including SEMH whilst transforming lives, through real opportunities to engage in the education and personal development opportunities.

    Checks

    We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

    This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.

    Further questions

    We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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    Location:
    Sheerness
    Job Type:
    FullTime