Teaching Assistant

At The Academy, Selsey we have a clear focus on raising standards of academic performance for 11 to 16 year olds. Since opening in September 2011 we have made good progress towards our ultimate goal of becoming an outstanding school.

As a part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we can offer a great role and further opportunities for professional development and progression across the trust.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

30 hours per week

Grade 3, £11.79 per hour

Term time only plus INSET days

To work with the Special Needs Team supporting the learning and/or emotional needs of students on the Individual Needs register. This involves working in a variety of ways to support a range of difficulties and may include some personal care. The successful candidate will liaise with teaching staff, support students in class and in intervention sessions, mentor students, write reports and attend support strategy meetings as required.

This post requires a flexible person with a good standard of literacy and numeracy, who relates well to others and is keen to make a difference to the prospects of the young people on the Selsey peninsula. The preferred candidate will be educated to Graduate level although other relevant qualifications will be considered.

Safeguarding - TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities - TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.

For an application form or further information please look on our website or contact Frances Carver

School Lane, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 9EH.

Tel: 01243-602558 e-mail: office@tas-tkat.org www.tas-tkat.org

This post requires a flexible person with a good standard of literacy and numeracy, who relates well to others and is keen to make a difference to the prospects of the young people on the Selsey peninsula. The preferred candidate will be educated to Graduate level although other relevant qualifications will be considered.

At The Academy, Selsey we have a clear focus on raising standards of academic performance for 11 to 16 year olds. Since opening in September 2011 we have made good progress towards our ultimate goal of becoming an outstanding school.

As a part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we can offer a great role and further opportunities for professional development and progression across the trust.