At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEND and help them reach their full potential.
- Company: Laleham Gap School, a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SENA allowance, professional development, and a friendly team.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a new, well-resourced school with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: GCSE grade C in English and Maths; experience with children in education.
The predicted salary is between 28141 - 34395 £ per year.
Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.
The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect. Laleham Gap School is looking for experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our wonderful, dedicated and highly effective team. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children with SEND. This role can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding; therefore, the ideal candidate must possess patience and resilience. From all staff, we expect commitment to the school and a desire to improve and excel.
Further information about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification. The successful candidates would be educated to at least GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent and have experience of working with children in an educational setting. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have specific interests in:
- Being a positive role model, supporting students and their individual needs
- Committed, flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are team players
- Relating well to pupils and having strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of emotional support and communicating effectively
- Experience and passion in supporting Pupil and Staff Wellbeing
- Experience of working with children with autism, speech language and communication difficulties as well as challenging behaviour
Laleham Gap is a Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.
We currently have vacancies for Teaching Assistants at KSA range (32.75 hours per week Term Time Only plus inset days). Kent Range KSA £26,168.00 (Pro-rota). In addition to the above, the roles will also receive SENA (Special Educational Needs Allowance) currently at pro rota of £1,541.40.
Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at this link. Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.
What we can offer you:
- Comprehensive induction with a range of activities including vision and aspiration from the Headteacher, a comprehensive range of safeguarding procedures and expectations, a full Handbook detailing routines and expectations.
- All staff are encouraged to embark upon an extensive choice of CPD options.
- SLT open door policy.
- In a new school building that is warm, clean and hygienic.
- Fantastic coastal location, affordable housing, a place of natural beauty and a more relaxed way of life.
- Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas 2023.
- Friendly and supportive colleagues.
- Working with a team that all have the same goals and ambitions for our pupils and working collectively to achieve great outcomes.
- Staff gym, free tea and coffee, annual subsidised Summer party, a healthy celebratory environment regarding annual events including summer fair, family fun afternoon, sports day, national celebration days.
Staff quotes: The pupils! I defy anyone to pop in for half a day and not love our pupils and want to stay. The best wellbeing support in a school I have ever seen, for both staff and pupils. A truly wonderful workplace and I feel blessed to be part of it. Wonderful staff each and everyone - I feel cared for, valued, and listened to.
Teaching Assistants employer: Laleham Ltd.
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