Specialist Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dynamic dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our experienced team on a temporary contract, supporting students with physical disabilities (PD). The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our small, skilled team of Specialist TAs to provide high-quality support that promotes both academic progress and personal development. This role is vital in helping students achieve their full potential through tailored learning strategies and inclusive classroom practices.

Key Responsibilities

•To support the teaching staff in enabling Students with physical disabilities to achieve high quality learning outcomes.

•To work under the guidance of the teaching staff and SEND Management team to support teaching and activities to promote students’ social and emotional development.

•To assist students with physical disabilities with personal care and their physical and medical needs and requirements under the guidance of the SEND Management team.

•To assist in implementing relevant aspects of the SEND CoP 2015

•To apply the Academy’s Inclusion and Equal Opportunities Policy.

•Promoting a positive view of SEND students with special educational needs throughout the Academy.

•Enable students to develop their confidence, interpersonal skills, self-esteem and independence

Additional duties

•Attend team meetings and staff meetings as required.

•Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.

•Understand and apply Academy policies.

•Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities requested at any time by the Academy leadership team

In return we offer:

• An exciting, vibrant and exciting place to work
• We offer a valuable pension package of benefits for members and their dependents of both the teachers and local government pensions schemes; generous employer contribution; tax relief on your contributions; flexibility to pay more or less in contributions; flexible retirement options.
• Fitness suite and sports facilities 
• Local Authority Reward Scheme
• ePlatform: digital library
• EV charging station

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

• The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references