SEND Keyworker

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Our school is seeking a dedicated, highly organised, and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our SEND Department. In this role,

you will be a vital asset to our classrooms, working closely with teaching staff to provide an engaging, efficient, and supportive

learning environment.

This position requires a mix of strong communication skills and proactive classroom management. You will split your time between

general classroom support and delivering targeted interventions to help students reach their full potential. Work with us and you

will be part of a welcoming and motivated team. We are committed to giving you the very best opportunities to develop in your

career and will give you extensive support in your role. In addition to this, as a SEND Keyworker you will be invited to all of

our Teaching and Learning CPD sessions which will provide you with the essential skills to work within the classroom environment.

This role would be suitable for a graduate or someone considering a career in teaching as you will be able to build positive

relationships with students and gain valuable classroom experience.

We offer

●A higher salary than Local Authority schools

●An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education

in the classroom;

●A positive and optimistic working environment focussed on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;

●An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school;

●The resources and facilities to continue to improve students’ progress;

●Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card

●TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer

●Cycle to work scheme

●Free eye tests

●Free access to the Headspace app

●Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to

financial help

We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 592 or email

Ashleigh.Newland@havant-tkat.org if you would like a tour of the school. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we

receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take

this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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.

Flexible working

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value

individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage

applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.