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SEN Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Riverview Infant School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2462-147S
  • Posted:11/03/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:28/03/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Week Commencing 15th April 2024

Advert

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant for our large 4 form entry Infant school in Gravesend. 

This is a fixed term position until 31 August 2024.

The role is for 27.5 hours per week from 8.35am to 3.25pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, 38 weeks per year.

The salary is Kent Range 3, £21,293 full-time equivalent, pro-rata to £13,381.88 based on 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only.

Previous experience of working in a school is preferred. The role will be working with individuals and small groups, in a combination of in class support and specific interventions.

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

This post requires someone with a calm, patient disposition and an ability to work as part of a team.

Are you the kind of person who:

  • Likes working with children?
  • Is hard working and conscientious?
  • Is an excellent communicator?
  • Is organised and efficient?
  • Is friendly and flexible?

 In return we can offer:

  • The opportunity to join a team in a friendly and welcoming work environment
  • An effective induction.
  • Training, development, mentoring and coaching
  • Additional support from The Golden Thread Alliance Trust’s experienced Central Team
  • Wonderful children!

Our staff benefits package includes:

  • Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
  • Two family days
  • Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
  • Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
  • Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
  • Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust. 

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

School Description: Riverview Infant School is a large four form entry infant school with an increasingly diverse community where exemplary staff are dedicated to ensuring that the time children spend there is successful and remembered fondly. Leaders and staff believe learning should be enjoyable to engage and motivate children, building on and consolidating the unique set of experiences that each child brings. Children are at the heart of the school, encouraged to persevere and to be aspirational in their learning, as well as to actively contribute to their community, in essence equipping them to be valuable citizens for the future.

Riverview has high expectations for the children in its care, not only for academic success but in all aspects of personal achievement.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tina Ricketts
  • Address:Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: hr@galaxytrust.co.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.