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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Rowhill School, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-7044-145S
  • Posted:30/04/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 5 + SEN Allowance
  • Start Date:June 2024
  • App Close Date:14/05/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our SEMH school as a Teaching Assistant.  The pay grade will be Kent Range 5 and will be enhanced by a special needs allowance.

Knowledge and experience of working within a behaviour setting would be a distinct advantage.  The ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

  • has literacy and math skills
  • is keen and enthusiastic
  • has a genuine interest and sensitivity to children's individual needs
  • has the ability to work as part of a team
  • has a positive and flexible outlook
  • experience of dealing with children with behaviour and learning difficulties would be an advantage.

The post is offered for 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Information about the school

Rowhill School is a day special school designated for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school currently has approximately 160 pupils on roll, between the ages of 5 and 16. Pupils have a wide range of needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, as well as behavioural, social and mental health needs. We also provide an Alternative Curriculum Provision for KS4 pupils, providing tutoring, both on and off site.

The Dartford STLS teaching service also forms part of the schools structure.

Our staff work closely with pupils to create an ethos of care, respect and success. At Rowhill, we feel strongly that our pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, inclusive, relevant and learner-focused curriculum, which will develop the young people to be lifelong independent learners.

Rowhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and well-being of all children and expects all staff to support the school in achieving this commitment.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.