The University of Kent Academies Trust is seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive individual for the role of Teaching Assistant at Chatham Grammar, to support student learning and ensure positive outcomes for those students who struggle with accessing the curriculum. This is a permanent role for 30 hours per week, term time only.

You will be part of a team delivering and assisting in the learning of students across the Trust in a variety of settings; including whole-class support or identified students on a 1-1 basis or small groups of students. This role will involve working with teachers to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities, as well as monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress and development.

You will need to be confident, resilient, approachable and a good communicator as you will be required to liaise with students, staff, and parents/carers. Above all, we are looking for individuals who have a commitment and passion for raising the achievement of all students regardless of their ability and who care about student wellbeing and sense of purpose - vibrant and energetic individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of our students and want to be a part of our team.

The successful applicant will be joining a multi-academy trust with a supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic and forward-thinking leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations, and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat

Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds, and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good. Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

In order to follow social distancing guidance, visits to the Academy are not possible at this time, but we would be happy to arrange a discussion or video call with a member of our Senior Leadership Team to share our vision for this role with you. To arrange such a discussion, or for any other queries about the role, please email recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk

For further information, to download our application form or to send us your CV, please visit our website: http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/

Deadline for applications: 12noon on Thursday 28th January 2021

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Purpose and Vision:

To take responsibility for implementing learning activities to enable access to learning for
students whether in a mainstream setting or the Eliot SEN Centre. This will involve planning,
preparing, delivering learning activities, monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on
student progress and development for whole classes, small groups and/or individuals.

The role of Teaching Assistants is to raise attainment and achievement across the Trust by
removing barriers to learning thereby improving student motivation and self-esteem.

All duties to be overseen by the SENCO/Assistant Principal for Inclusions.

Teaching and Learning:

1. Promote and support the inclusion of all individuals in their learning under the
guidance of a teacher plan, this will include the preparation and implementation of
teaching resources to meet the diversity of students’ needs.
2. Deliver learning support and intervention to students across the Trust in classes,
small groups and individually where required. These will include local and national
learning strategies where appropriate e.g. literacy and numeracy.
3. Assist in planning and delivering individual student learning programmes to ensure
students are progressing towards their targets. This may include coaching and
mentoring of individuals as guided.
4. Assist in planning and delivery of teaching and learning programmes and activities to
students identified on the SEND register and those with additional needs.
5. Build and maintain successful relationships with students and staff, communicating
effectively sensitively and empathetically to motivate and support their learning.
6. Use behaviour management strategies in line with the Trust’s policy and procedures
which contribute to a purposeful learning environment, promote positive behaviour
and develop independence.
7. Participate in access arrangements for students as required.
8. Use ICT and new technologies effectively to support learning and develop students’
competence and independence.
9. Record progress and achievement in lessons/programmes and provide evidence of
progress and attainment that can be used to assist with future planning and target
reviews.

Monitoring and Assessments:

1. Monitor and record students’ learning participation, behaviour and progress and
provide objective feedback to all stakeholders. These include students, parent/carers
and staff.
2. Support teachers to ensure our provision for SEND, additional needs and targeted
students across the Trust is documented and reviewed regularly using a variety of
progress measures and assessments.
3. Contribute to reports as required for the SENCO and other inclusion staff on student
progress and targets outlined in their Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs),
School Based Plans (SBPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).

Professional and Other Responsibilities:

1. Undertake ongoing training and development eg. for students with complex needs
and the requirement of personal assistance.
2. Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and
setting high expectations.
3. Improve own practice through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues
4. Participate in whole staff performance management process
5. Adhere to professional and staff codes of conduct at all times.
6. As an employee to comply with the duty, under the Health & Safety at Work Act of
1974 and other relevant legislation, to take reasonable care when carrying out work
duties and other activities, to avoid injury to oneself or to others, and to co-operate
with the employer and others in meeting statutory requirements.
7. Ensure complete commitment and compliance with safeguarding policies and
procedures and promote the welfare of children and young people.
8. Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise,
including challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.
9. Organise and manage safely the learning activities, the learning environment and
resources for which they are given responsibility
10. Assist with photocopying and preparing documents as required.
11. Support staff with classroom and corridor displays.
12. Input data on to the academy management system as required.
13. Reward students for good work and progress
14. Participate in duties rota and meetings for staff where requested but within working
time.
15. Work flexible hours as may be required and after negotiation.