Teaching Assistant

Salary: Trust scale 4-11: £19,264 -£22,129 per annum FTE

To be paid pro-rata at £10,484.31 to £12,043.56 per annum

Commencing: Thursday 1st September 2022

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for pro-active, organised and self-motivated applicants to join a successful and over-subscribed secondary school to provide teaching and learning support to students.

The post involves:

• One-to-one and group support of students in lessons (which may include students who need emotional and behavioural support)
• Implementing and leading individual interventions
• Liaising with parents, carers, teachers and other professionals as appropriate and
• Preparing resources and some SEN departmental administration

Candidates must have the ability to work well in a team and also provide 1:1 support to students.

Excellent communication and IT skills are important although training in new software programmes will be provided.

This post would additionally be suitable for applicants who are keen to gain experience prior to teaching, social work or youth work training.

Please visit Our Vacancies | Beyond Schools Trust for a full job description and an application form

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 15th August 2022
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

Letters of application, together with completed application form (available on the school website) giving full details of qualifications and experience to date should be sent to:

Mr P Jackson, Headteacher, Thomas Aveling School,
Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW
or emailed using the apply online button:

Short-listed candidates only will be contacted for interview, which will take place shortly after the deadline.

97% of staff in a recent Staff Survey said
that they are made to feel welcome at Thomas Aveling and that behaviour in the school is good

The Thomas Aveling School is an Equal Opportunities Employer – committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students – any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.