Year 4 Teaching Assistant - Permanent Position - Term Time

River Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2312-271S
• Posted:20/03/2024
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:15/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/b 15th April

Advert

Do you have experience in supporting children? Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who can show initiative and enjoys working with children? Do you want to make a difference to children’s learning and help them to be their best?

We are looking for someone to join our staff team on a permanent contract for one of our wonderful Year 4 classes. The hours for the role are 8.45am  to 3.15pm each day. However, we could be flexible for the right candidate.

We believe that children come first and we ensure their experiences at school help them to thrive in education. The ideal candidates will have a passion for providing rich and exciting learning opportunities both in the classroom and outside, making learning irresistible!

Our children achieve academic success but we work hard to develop them as well-rounded, responsible young people who will positively contribute to society in the future. Our THRIVE values: Teamwork, Health, Responsibility, Integrity, Value Everyone, and Empathy, help us to guide and support the children as they develop the skills and resilience which will equip them to overcome challenges that they may face in life.

Our motto 'Be Your Best You' allows children to aspire to achieving the very best standards in both their learning and their behaviours.

As a federation, we invest in the professional development of our team and personalise what we offer according to your professional interests and career aspirations. 

Candidates should have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs or equivalent with a good pass including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above. We will prioritise candidates with experience of supporting children in a primary school setting.

See us in Action – If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school office for an appointment and more information. Any questions relating to the role prior to application can be sent via email to: office@river.kent.sch.uk.

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

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.

Information about the school

As a Federation we will offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
• A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
• A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
• A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.
• Regular staff room treats!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Head of School)
• Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
• Telephone: (01304) 822516
• Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description