SRP Teaching Assistant - Full-time - SRP Teaching Assistant - Full-time

We are a large inclusive primary school and require a skilled and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support autistic children in our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented and positive team in our purpose-built learning environment to provide support for autistic children in our SRP with all aspects of their education. The SRP Teaching Assistant will work under the direction and guidance of the SRP Lead Teacher and the SRP HLTA and will need a wide range of skills to support our SRP children's needs. The successful candidate will also have a genuine desire to ensure the children they support reach their full potential and have a safe, welcoming and positive learning experience. 

The role is for 30 hours per week (6 hours each day, 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday), 38 weeks per year (term time only). The pay scale is Kent Range 3 at £23,337 per annum for a full-time position which equates to approximately £15,999 per annum pro rata for this role, plus a SEN allowance of £1441.72 per annum pro rata (total annual salary for this role is therefore £17,329). 

Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

A formal 30 minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will also undertake a 25 minute English and Maths test.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following KCSIE 2024. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children. 

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and Supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the School, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period. 

If applicants have not been contacted by Friday 6 December they have been unsuccessful.