Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2025) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 22.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: STM Pay ScalesThe Role
We have an exciting opportunity to take on the role of SEND Teaching Assistant in a part-time capacity to support our Learning Development Coordinator. This unique role works alongside the Learning Development Coordinator to support small group and 1:1 interventions in class and also in our SEND classroom. Experience in working with children with SEND is desired as you will be bouncing ideas around and thinking outside the box daily! You will need to be an excellent team member, prepared to do what is needed for our children to feel seen, heard and able and have a natural affinity with children, especially those with SEND.
The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification ideally in Early Years.
The post is fixed term until 31st August 2025, 3 days per week, working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Salary circa £11,186.42 per annum pro-rata (FTE £26,204.00 per annum).
Informal visits welcome; please contact the HR department for further details.
St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.
Benefits
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Parking | Free onsite staff parking |
Pension | Support staff pension scheme with employer contribution (subject to qualifying criteria) |
Sick pay scheme | Staff sick pay scheme |
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification ideally in Early Years |
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Food Handling Level 2 certificate |
Desirable
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First Aid Certificate | First Aid/Paediatric First Aid |
Desirable
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Skills
Experience | |
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Previous experience working in a school |
Essential
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Current first aid certificate |
Desirable
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Experience/Knowledge | |
Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools |
Essential
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Personal Attributes | |
Sympathetic with the Christian ethos and values of the school |
Essential
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Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and confidential information. |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
St Michael's Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.
Please ensure that all mandatory fields are completed otherwise you will not be able to progress with your application, and any changes may be lost.
St Michael's Prep School
Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Kent
TN14 5RY
HR Department
recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk