Teaching Assistant - Walmer Site - Term Time

Walmer Site - Teaching assistants needed for our growing school and increasing pupil numbers!

We welcome applications from individuals who have an interest or experience in working with Additional Sensory Needs (ASN) as this role will likely work with this cohort of pupils.

This role is based at Salisbury Rd, Walmer, Deal CT14 7QJ
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Hours are: 8.50am to 3.25pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus five INSET days (39 working weeks per year)

Actual Salary
: KSA £19,392 inc. Special Educational Needs Allowance

The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced and highly motivated team in a well-resourced environment. They will work in line with our school values to support individual pupils and classes to access learning in a purposeful and nurturing learning environment. TA positions will be based in a class team but will be required to cover in other classes when required.

We have a strong culture of promoting within and many TAs have moved into HLTA roles and then onto a pathway to become a teacher. The Beacon has strong links with the University of Buckinghamshire and we support TAs to study remotely for a BA (Hons) in Primary Education whilst alongside their paid TA role.

The benefits of working at The Beacon include:

• a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
• brand new purpose built school
• an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
• on-site parking
• great Local Government Pension scheme
• wellbeing days
• extensive training
• opportunities to gain qualifications
• confidential staff counselling service
• annual flu vaccinations
• employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

The Beacon as a whole school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic development and successes; we will collectively not let anything stand in the way of developing the best possible experiences and pathways for our pupils.

At The Beacon you will find you are amongst like-minded people who are willing to commit to this challenge for our exceptional young people.

The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

Subject to the volume of candidates, we may shortlist on a rolling basis and/or close the role before the end date shown.