Specialist Dyslexia Support Teaching Assistant

Specialist Dyslexia Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant required to support a young person with their Dyslexia and special educational needs - 1-year fixed term

Kent Range 4/5 depending on level of experience.

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (including 5 INSET days) Term Time only

Actual Salary £15,052.16 (KR4) £15,504.93 (KR5) per annum. Plus SEN allowance

8.50 am – 3.20pm Monday to Friday

 Required for September 

The Malling School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced individual to support a pupil with dyslexia and educational needs. The Malling School has a designated Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) which supports pupils with an EHCP - Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication Need.

You will support the young person with their physical and educational needs both within and outside of the classroom. Establishing and maintaining an excellent working relationship the young person.

The role will require you to liaise and communicate with the Excellence for All team and outside professionals.

Staff induction includes a training pathway and access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is linked to our affiliation to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

You will have:   

• Level 2 Maths and English    
• Good Standard of all round education   
• Be willing to undertake on-going training as part of your CPD pathway
• Ability to use all Microsoft packages to proficient standard 
• Previous experience with supporting young people with dyslexia (desirable)
• Willingness to train for higher level dyslexia support (essential) 
• Ability to relate to young people and adults, understanding their needs and respond accordingly    
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a high level of resilience and proactive approach

Please apply via the TES website 

Closing date: Monday 29th July

Interviews: Tuesday 30th July

The Malling School is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Occupational Health check, two satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013, 2020)

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received. Only candidates successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.