Teaching Assistant
The Duke of York's Royal Military School
Kent
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- DOYRMS 3.11 £22,186 FTE per annum (£17,020 pro rata) + DOYRMS Allowance £6,337 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2024
Job overview
The Duke of York's Royal Military School, established in 1803, is a prestigious boarding School in Dover, Kent, known for its strong military traditions and academic excellence. Catering to students aged 11 to 18, the School emphasises discipline, leadership, and character development alongside a comprehensive curriculum. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our dedicated teachers and staff in nurturing the academic and personal growth of our students. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, historic institution committed to producing well-rounded and responsible future leaders. Working closely with our SEND Coordinator, you will deliver in-class support, working with students on an individual and small-group basis. You will assist teachers in delivering planned activities, organising resources to guide intervention work and providing feedback on students’ progress.
Alongside the Teaching Assistant role, the successful candidate will be required to play an active role in boarding School life, including Tutoring responsibilities and a contribution to our co-curricular programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Working with Students
- Promote inclusion, acceptance, and support for students needing extra help, including those with behavioural or organisational difficulties.
- Encourage independence and participation, reward self-reliance, and provide feedback on progress and achievement.
Supporting the Curriculum
- Deliver planned activities and local/national learning strategies under the guidance of the teacher/SENCo.
- Simplify language for students and support teachers in lesson planning, organising resources for interventions.
- Use ICT to support learning, monitor progress on behaviour and assist with assessments and resource modification.
Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs
- Contribute to mapping, target setting, and strategy dissemination; check understanding and analyse student information.
- Liaise with Houses and SENCo, attend review meetings, student case conferences, and gather information.
- Participate in staff briefings, SEND meetings, training days, and parental consultations.
Safeguarding
- Understand SEND legislation, key School documents, and the School's safeguarding and child protection policy.
- Recognise child abuse, know your duty to refer, and ensure familiarity with safeguarding practices.
Please review the full Job Description and Candidate Pack any further information on the School website: www.doyrms.com/staff-vacancies
Applications Process
Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at Recruitment@doyrms.com by Wednesday 31 July 2024.
CVs alone will not be accepted.
Attached documents
About The Duke of York's Royal Military School
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is a mixed, non-denominational, state secondary boarding school with sixth form situated in Dover, Kent. It is a sponsor-led academy supported by a single-academy trust. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 500+ places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School has roots going back to the early 19th century. It was first built in 1801 by the Duke of York in Chelsea, before relocating to its current Dover site in 1908. The school reopened as an academy in September 2010, becoming the first full state boarding academy. Both the current school and its predecessor have links with the military.
Principal
Alex Foreman
Values and vision
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School prides itself on being a unique establishment rooted in military traditions. The military ethos helps students to develop character and life skills, supporting them to become resilient, skilled, well-educated young people.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School was previously only open to children whose parents were members of the armed forces in the UK, but entry was extended to civilian families when the school converted to academy status.
Ofsted report
“Students grow up to be confident leaders. They are courteous and well behaved. They feel safe and work together very well, supporting and challenging each other appropriately. They are rightly proud of their school and their achievements, including those derived from their military activities. The school integrates academic and pastoral care well, ensuring students’ social and academic needs are supported well in both environments.”
View The Duke of York's Royal Military School’s latest Ofsted report
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