Teaching Assistant at Chantry Community Academy

 Salary: Kent Range 3 - £10,400 per annum (£21,293 FTE)

Hours: 19.5 hours per week (Monday – Wednesday), term time only

Required: July 2024

Are you a caring and dedicated individual with a passion for helping children learn and grow?  If so we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as a Teaching Assistant at Chantry Community Academy. 

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting the classroom teacher in creating a stimulating and engaging learning environment for our young learners.

Responsibilities: 

·                Experience of working with children with SEN and/or SEMH would be preferable.

·                Highly motivated and committed to providing inclusive learning opportunities.

·                Supporting the teacher in delivering lessons and activities that cater to the diverse needs of the students.

·                Assisting with classroom preparation and organising educational resources.

·                Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who may require additional attention.

·                Fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes teamwork and respect among students.

·                Encouraging students’ social and emotional development, helping them to build self-confidence and resilience.

Skills: 

·                Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with children effectively.

·                Patience and understanding to cater to students with diverse learning needs.

·                Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teachers and staff effectively.

 Chantry Community Academy is a primary school based in Gravesend, Kent and is part of the Beyond Schools Trust.  The Trust believes in the importance of core values that support our staff’s well-being and growth.  We want our staff to have a good balance between work and life, receive recognition and praise for their efforts, and feel empowered to make decisions.  As a member of the Trust, you will also have the opportunities to collaborate with other staff across our primary and secondary settings.  We value teamwork and believe that working together can bring about positive changes within our school community.

Amongst the many benefits of working for us you will receive: 

•           Free Private Healthcare Cover

•           Care First – Employee Assistance Programme

•           Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust

•           Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing

•           A supportive environment

•           Free Flu Vaccination

•           Flexible working

•           Timetabled and purposeful CPD

•           Subsidised Gym Membership

•           Secure car parking

•           Access to the National College*

*The National College provides engaging CPD in a high quality video format on the latest practice, policy and research, working with some of the leading experts in education.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call the HR Department on 01634 861596 ext: 337 or email hr@beyondschools.co.uk who can arrange this for you or alternatively visit our website at: www.beyondschools.co.uk

The Beyond Schools Trust  is dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care.  This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all academies within the Trust, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils.  We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team. 

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Closing Date: 01st July 2024. We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.