Teaching Assistant/Science Technician

• Ref:KCC886-7041-315S
• Posted:10/02/2023
• Pay:KR3/4 plus SENA
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:28/02/2023 at 19:00
• Interviews:TBC

Required as soon as possible

This position is based at Goldwyn School, Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford Kent TN23 3BT

Goldwyn School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant/Science Technician to join our valued team of staff in supporting children and young people. This is an exciting time to become part of our organisation as we look to further expand and build on our success.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs, and who can help us make a positive impact on a student’s life by helping them to achieve their full potential. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan in place and a range of needs including Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

This could be your ideal next role if you are:

• Experienced or passionate in working with students aged 11-18 years with a range of social emotional mental health and/or behavioural needs.
• Confident in working in an education environment in which behaviour will be challenging on a regular basis
• Comfortable working with both clear direction and using your own initiative
• An effective team player
• Committed and enthusiastic to provide bespoke learning experiences to vulnerable children and young people
• Patient, resilient, calm and composed
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to meet deadlines and work comfortably in a challenging and demanding environment

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive working environment
• Opportunities to further your professional development
• 2 week October half term break
• Christmas Shopping Day
• SEN Allowance

The successful individuals will have:

• A commitment to young people and their education
• A positive attitude and sense of humour
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A good team working ethic

Goldwyn students are of mixed and high ability (NC level 3-4 on entry) and as such are capable of achieving GCSE and other Level 2 qualifications in Year 11.

This post is offered on KR3/4 (£19,293 - £20,493) per annum (pro rata) plus SEN Allowance of £1,342 and is for 35 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only plus 5 staff development days).

You are welcome to visit at your earliest opportunity - please contact Tina Brobyn, HR Manager: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Closing Date: 28.02.23

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

Goldwyn is a pioneering school that provides an exciting, high achieving and creative curriculum for students who have social, emotional and health needs. Every child at Goldwyn is unique and it is our mission to design a learning pathway that reflects high aspirations as well as encouraging their inherent talents through music, art, languages, technology, science, sport, vocational education and much more. The Goldwyn leaders and all our staff are inspirational and committed to providing a happy, secure and stimulating school in which students enjoy their learning. We provide an education which develops the whole child academically, socially and emotionally. We focus our energies on ensuring that all children aim for excellence in their work and are able to achieve the very best that they can.

Goldwyn School is a KCC Foundation Special School for children and young people with an EHCP for SEMH needs from age 11 to 18. Students who are admitted to the school have complex and wide ranging difficulties and come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and a wide geographical area.

Goldwyn School is an Outstanding School for students with SEMH needs, and consists of: • Goldwyn Ashford in Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone in Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre in Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus in Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) (our alternative curriculum programme)

• Name:Mrs Kerry Greene
• Address:Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT
• Telephone: 01233 622958
• Email: tina.brobyn@goldwyn.kent.sch.uk