Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and

collaborative team.

NJC Medway Scale 5 (12 - 14) FTE £28,598 - £29,540 (Estimated Actuals £21,510 - £22,219)

32.5hrs per week / 39 week per year

32.5 - 8.30- 15.30 (30 minute daily unpaid break)

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a

patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small

groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching

strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.

It’s not necessarily your experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment

to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team

of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in

education.

The ideal Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant will be someone who is

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees'

wellbeing and career development is a priority for us.

We can offer you

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Excellent ongoing CPD

*

Progression

If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme

[https://scitt.tkat.org/]

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free eye tests

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

financial help

About Napier Community Primary & Nursery Academy

Napier Community Primary & Nursery Academy currently has 581 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Napier we believe that every

child can succeed. We strive to ensure that all our children have high aspirations, self-belief, respect, compassion, and an

understanding of their world and their community. We are committed to promoting the long term collective wellbeing of all the

children entrusted to our care to find out more visit our website here. [https://www.napierprimary.org.uk/]

To discover what makes Napier so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01634 574920 or

email office@napier-tkat.org [office@napier-tkat.org]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

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.

Flexible working

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

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, 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 TKAT - 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.