The postholder will be required to work across our 4 sites in Ashford and Folkestone and East Kent College sites. Car driver essential.
Goldwyn School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our valued team of staff in supporting children and young people. This is an exciting time to become part of our organisation as we look to further expand and build on our success.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, and who can help us make a positive impact on a student’s life by helping them to achieve their full potential. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan in place and a range of needs including SEMH, ASD and ADHD.
This could be your ideal next role if you are:
1. Experienced or passionate in working with students aged 11-18 years with a range of social emotional mental health and/or behavioural needs.
2. Confident in working in an education environment in which behaviour will be challenging on a regular basis.
3. Comfortable working with both clear direction and using your own initiative.
4. An effective team player.
5. Committed and enthusiastic to provide bespoke learning experiences to vulnerable children and young people.
6. Patient, resilient, calm and composed.
7. Flexible and adaptable.
8. Able to meet deadlines and work comfortably in a challenging and demanding environment.
We would like to hear from you, if you:
1. Would like to join our enthusiastic and committed team.
2. Would like to support our young people in becoming independent and happy adults.
3. Would like the opportunity to develop professionally.
4. Have an interest in developing your skills in a highly specialised field.
The successful individuals will have:
1. A commitment to young people and their education.
2. A positive attitude and sense of humour.
3. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
4. A good team working ethic.
Goldwyn students are of mixed and high ability (NC level 3-4 on entry) and as such are capable of achieving GCSE and other Level 2 qualifications in Year 11.
This post is offered on a salary of £23,338 per annum pro rata plus SEN Allowance of £1441.72 per annum and is for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only plus 5 staff development days). Actual salary is £19,230.64 per annum including SENA.
You are welcome to visit at your earliest opportunity - please contact Tina Brobyn, HR Manager: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.knet
Closing Date: 23.02.25
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.
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