[ref. f48078117] SEN Teaching Assistant - Rochester
Location: Rochester, Kent
Role: Teaching Assistant
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: £17,322
Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan.Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.
We are looking for a qualified Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a person with a strong personality and work ethic to work 1-2-1 with students and also to support the class teacher. This is a full-time and permanent position starting as soon as possible.
Ripplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 91 Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment.
Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Mathematics labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times.Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared.
Applicants are strongly advised to apply early for this post as we may need to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Please apply now by completing the application form. For more information and a job description please contact Ripplevale School Rochester on hr@ripplevaleschoolrochester.co.uk or by telephone on 01634 812233.
Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.