The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated Teaching Assistant to offer additional support to pupils by developing, creating and implementing a range of interventions and coaching strategies.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:
- Experience in working with pupils with medical needs would be desirable or an interest in developing expertise in this area.
- A clear understanding and knowledge of best practice and the challenges relating to inclusion in mainstream education.
- Ambition to develop each child to her/her maximum potential.
- Flexible and approachable, resilient and calm under pressure, and demonstrate good judgement.
Interview Procedure:
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:
- Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
- Interview with Head Teacher, Senior Deputy Head Teacher and Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement:
The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK.Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
We look forward to receiving your application.