Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per annum (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm 

Salary: Pathway 3 , £19,778 - £21,091 (FTE £26,409 - £28,163)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy 

Closing date:  9am on Tuesday 22nd April

Start date:  ASAP 

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.   

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young learners’ lives?  

Are you able to provide support for pupils, especially those with special needs? 

Are you committed to ensuring our pupils' safety and access to learning activities?   

If so, join our team of teaching assistants who want to make a difference to our students! 

Your role: 

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students in the classroom and with small groups, supporting them to access learning activities to meet their needs.  There may also be occasions where you are required to support students in providing personal and intimate care as some of our students need assistance with everyday activities. You will establish mutually respectful and supportive relationships with our students. The role will be both challenging and rewarding and although experience of working with secondary school-aged students would be an advantage, it is not essential: we would consider personality and commitment of the utmost importance. Full training will be given. 

About us:  

We cater for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including those with Education Health and Care Plans.  We have recently moved to a new and exciting bespoke area within the setting, offering superb facilities to meet our students’ needs. The department is well resourced and includes fantastic practitioners.  We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our vision and determination to help every student achieve their potential. 

Collaboration, educational research and professional development are at the core of how the schools within Thomas Deacon Education Trust work together. With a clear focus on colleagues at all levels, the Trust is well placed to provide great opportunities.   At Queen Katharine Academy, you will be given effective support to develop as an outstanding Teaching Assistant.