Job Description

The Role

???Dear Prospective candidate

Many thanks for your interest in the role of teaching assistant at Kingfisher School.

Would you like to join our happy and caring school where teaching and therapies combine to support the development of each child? We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and creative teaching assistants to join our team.

Kingfisher School is a unique, friendly, and successful school based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and is part of The Propeller Academy Trust. Our vision is that Kingfisher School is a place where everyone is

valued

to develop

independence

through an

enriching

curriculum which is

worthwhile.

This is the Kingfisher

VIEW.

We provide high quality education for children and young adults aged 2-19 years who have severe, profound, and complex needs including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children, offering them learning programmes that build on their individual strengths and celebrate their achievements.

It is a place where every child has an aspirational and personalised education programme that ensures they receive an exceptional opportunity to succeed.

We would like to hear from you if

You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Math's is desirable) You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour You are committed to ongoing personal development You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people

What can we offer you

The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people. Opportunities for development and career progression Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training A range of staff benefits including one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS) Free eye test for DSE users Free flu vaccinations Free tea and coffee Refer a friend bonus (up to 500) A positive and friendly working environment

How to Apply

For further details of the post and how to apply please visit https://thepropelleracademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.

For informal enquiries please contact us at recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Unless stated otherwise, applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts early if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,235.86-19,758.69 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person