Teaching Assistant - Level 1

The Role

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

Fixed term contract - 31st August 2022, term time only, 30 hours per week.

Teaching Assistant (Level 1) - KS 3 & 4
Two Posts Available

£18,933 - £19,312 per annum pro rata (Band D points 4-5)

Actual salary £12,753 per annum

September 2021 (or soon thereafter) to August 2022 (to be reviewed)
Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has two schools within its Trust, The Westwood Academy, Coventry and Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. A vacancy has arisen for a Teaching Assistant where the role will be based at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth.

The School

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted (2013) and as the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed.

We are currently a split site, with Years 7 – 11 based at Leyes Lane and Sixth Form set on our Rouncil Lane site. The post holder will report to the Assistant Headteacher for SEN and will join a friendly and supportive team.

The Role

Our Teaching Assistants carry out a varied role to provide general and administrative support to our students. The responsibilities include working in-class with teachers and supporting students under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher for SEN. Teaching Assistants provide support with a variety of learning, physical and sensory needs. For the right candidate there may be an opportunity to provide one to one support with pupils.

Key Requirements

We are looking for someone who is computer literate with a range of good GCSEs, particularly in Maths and English (GCSE A-C or grade 4 to 9).

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.30pm.

Whilst the role is term time, you will be expected to attend the inset days, for additional remuneration, currently set at four days per academic year.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please visit:  https://www.ksn.org.uk/723/vacancies  to view a job description, person specification and to download an application form from the Download section.

Completed applications should be emailed to Deena Perry, at D.Perry@ksn.org.uk marked for the attention of Mr Hayden Abbott, Headteacher.

Please note we cannot accept a CV as an application.

Closing date: Wednesday, 22 September 2021 at 9am.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Application Form
Equality Form
Job Description
Person Specification