Specialist Teaching Assistant

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a pro-active, organised and self-motivated applicant to join a successful and oversubscribed secondary school to provide teaching and learning support to students in our provision for hearing impaired students. “Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22 You will have a passion for supporting deaf children through high quality BSL ensuring they can fully access classroom learning. In addition, you will have excellent communication and IT skills together with a commitment to team working. You will be joining a supportive and committed team, who share a passion for ensuring the needs of all our students are met, breaking down any barriers to learning, ensuring that all students make the progress they are capable of. “Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff” Ofsted, Sept 22. In return, we will offer you: A small and vibrant team who offer a supportive induction programme Ongoing support through team meetings and professional development days High expectations for all members of the school community Supportive staff within the school and amongst the Trust. Care First employee assistance programme Private health care cover by Benenden Two-week half term in October Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Harrison on 01634 844809 or via email eharrison@thomasaveling.co.uk We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applicat