Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a highly motivated Teaching Assistant who will work as part of an outstanding team of Teaching Assistants and will be committed to ensuring Quality First Teaching and Learning.
The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a non-fee paying, co-educational, all-ability Secondary school. The Academy is funded by the DfE and is founded on the principles of a commitment to ensuring high standards and high aspirations, of active participation, an emotionally rich learning environment and an inclusive culture where every child is known and every learner supported.
The main aim of the Academy is to provide the highest quality of education for students, in Year 7 to Year 11 and the Sixth Form. The Academy is committed to both raising and reflecting the aspirations within the local community and in doing so, providing high quality education and social and economic benefits for all.
This post is part-time, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year which is term time plus INSET days. This equates to 6 hours a day with a 30 minute lunch break.
Salary SKAT Band 5 points 14-17 currently £20,595-£21,693 for full-time (pro rata will apply with the actual salary equating to £14,426-£15,195)
If you are interested in this role, please apply via TES at the following https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teaching-assistant-part-time-tunbridge-wells-1805022
The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £20,595.00-£21,693.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/04/2023
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across The Skinners' Kent Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,595 - £21,693 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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