Special School Senior Teaching Assistant - Full-time / Part-time Main purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Do you have experience or a passion to work with children with special educational needs?
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you an existing TA / learning support assistant looking for an extra challenge?
Experience of working with pupils with SEN would be an advantage but not essential., Now is an exciting time to join our fabulous school as we expand in order to meet the growing demand for specialist ASD special school places in Thanet. We specialise in providing both day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of ASD and complex learning needs.
Are you:
+ Committed and enthusiastic
+ Passionate, fun and creative and prepared to go that extra mile
+ Able to establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;
+ Adaptable with a can-do attitude;
+ Great at working in a team with initiative to work independently to support children in achieving their best, We specialise in providing day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. We believe that all our pupils are entitled to the very best possible education delivered in an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning. We work tirelessly to ensure we get this just right for all our pupils. Our unique school is situated on Stone Bay in the seaside town of Broadstairs in a beautiful Victorian building which benefits from stunning views over the English Channel. The local coastal environment provides many unique and enjoyable learning opportunities for our pupils. At Stone Bay School every staff member plays an important role in ensuring our children have the opportunities to achieve their full potential. Do you have what it takes? Are you kind and caring, do you have a positive attitude, are you keen to learn and develop, are you a team player and do you want to work in a community that embraces
diversity and inclusion?
This is what our staff say about Stone Bay School:

• A caring, amazing school that I am proud to be part of. Stone Bay is a school with a massive heart, staff that really care about our pupils and it is an absolute pleasure to be part of it. Happy place. Stone Bay is a positive place to work that strives to do its best for all of its pupils. A developing environment which is ever-changing and dynamic to ensure we get it right for our children. Stone Bay School is a safe and nurturing environment for our students. A workplace that nurtures talents and interests and supports all employees to develop their skills further. We strive to get it right for every pupil and I genuinely believe that we do that. Stone Bay is a fun safe environment for all pupils and staff, everyone is a team player and always helping others if they need it. Vibrant, inspiring, fun and caring.
  
  Salary: Kent Range 5 plus SEN allowance

Full Time Hours: 37.00 per week 5 days a week 8.50-5pm Mon,Weds & Thurs, Tues 8.55-5pm, 8.50-3.45pm Fri
(Optional 32.5hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent, Term Time only
Reporting to: Class teacher
Responsible for: Supporting TAs within your class team, + Our school values in "getting it right for our children"
+ Everyday will be different and highly rewarding
+ It is a privilege to watch our children grow and develop
We can offer you:
+ A highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff embracing school improvement.
+ Opportunities for professional development and to gain new skills
+ A caring and supportive leadership team who lead with passion and kindness
+ A benefits support package through KCC
+ Excellent Pension Scheme
+ Opportunity to gain NVQ level 3 qualifications
+ Opportunity to train and deliver specialist SEND approaches / therapy
Interviews TBC
Stone Bay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasize the school's commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. Posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, an adequate pre-employment health check and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Kent County Council is an equal opportunities employer.