Teaching Assistant in Kent

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Click here to view all our employee benefits.

New Line Learning Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils on the SEND register (including those with Education, Health and Care Plans), both within the classroom and through targeted intervention programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and inclusive team dedicated to ensuring that all students achieve their full potential. Successful candidates will work closely with teachers, SEND staff and families to provide personalised support that enables pupils to access learning, develop independence and make excellent progress.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of supporting young people in both small group and one-to-one settings and who is committed to developing their expertise in SEND provision. Teaching Assistants at New Line Learning Academy receive a comprehensive programme of professional development and specialist training, enabling them to become highly skilled practitioners in delivering evidence-based interventions across a range of needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing effective in-class support for students with EHCPs.
• Delivering high-quality targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Building positive relationships that promote student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Monitoring, recording and evaluating the impact of interventions on student outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEND team to adapt support strategies and ensure students make sustained progress.
• Contributing to the review process for students with additional needs through accurate record-keeping and feedback.

The successful candidate will:

• Have recent experience of working with children or young people of a relevant age.
• Have experience of supporting learning within an educational or supported learning environment.
• Be able to use their own initiative and work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a creative and solution-focused approach to supporting students with a range of needs.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and training.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and outcomes of young people.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm, working 38 weeks per year.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Please note that the closing time for applications is Wednesday 14^th October, 12:00pm.