Speech and Language Teaching Assistant
- Organisation
- Polegate School
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Polegate
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 10/05/2024
- Contract type
- Term Time - Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- Up to 25
- Job type
- Support Staff - Education
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/329895/40307
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/329895/40307
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Polegate
- Salary
- £23,893 - £24,293 per annum pro rata
- Closing date
- 10/05/2024
- Organisation
- Polegate School
- Contract type
- Term Time - Permanent
- Work pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- Up to 25
- Job type
- Support Staff - Education
Hours of work: Up to 25 per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 5.85 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 10 May 2024
Interview: Wednesday 15 May 2024
For more information and to apply for the above post: To find out more about the school please refer to our school website: www.polegateschool.co.uk. If you require further information or would like to book a school visit please contact Monika On 01323 482404 ext 201 or office@polegate.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
We are looking for a teaching assistant to specialise in Speech and language.
Role - Help support pupils with development of speech and language
This would be a great opportunity for any graduates who are looking for a career in educational Speech and Language support.
You will ideally have skills and expertise in this field and may be a Speech and Language graduate or have a specialism/ qualifications in speech and language with a strong academic record and a dedication to supporting children to overcome their speech and language barriers. You would be working alongside the school's SENCO and outside organisations to create personal plans for each pupil and embed speech and language within the environment.
Not just any school……… This is Polegate School!
It says something when both the head and deputy have been at the school since qualifying as teachers! Polegate School is a special place where children and staff are given opportunities to grow.
Aspiration and ambition is at the heart of everything we do. We are striving to be exceptional in all aspects of our work and aim to make learning irresistible.
Join us and we can offer:
- A fast paced, energetic environment.
- Full commitment to help you become the best you can be.
- Training in the areas of speech and language to gain recognised qualification.
- A committed, supportive motivated team.
- Senior Leadership that encourage you to be brave and take risks.
- Chocolate for those moments!
- The occasional staff social.
- Lots of opportunities to laugh!
Everyone, both children and staff thrive on challenge. We are looking for the right person and we will help you gain the skills and knowledge you might not currently have.
We are seeking to employ someone fully committed to helping all pupils achieve.
We are open to discussions about the working pattern across a week
Visits to the school are recommended.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and therefore each post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check.
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Job Description [doc]
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Application Form [docx]
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.