TEACHING ASSISTANT (FACILITY) Fixed Term Contract

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teaching Assistant (Facility) to join our highly-motivated team on a fixed term basis. Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting;
Experience of working with SEND learners with autism and SPLD needs;
Can multi-task under pressure and juggle many tasks at once;
Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise workload;
Have excellent face to face customer service skills or experience;
Pay attention to detail, pick up on oversights and rectify problems before they arise;
Act with discretion, handling extremely confidential information;
Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the organisation;
Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to continual

Salary & Benefits

Grade: ES3.7 (£25,614 p.a. FTE)

Actual Pro Rata Salary: £19,819.12 p.a.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only), Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:30

Contract: Fixed term until 31 May 2027

Location

Robertsbridge Community College
Knelle Road
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5EA

Supporting documents

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.