Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2666-270S
• Posted:18/04/2024
• Pay:£22,071 FTE
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:16/05/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:20th May 2024

Advert

Wrotham Road Primary School are looking for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join their excellent team on a permanent basis.

This position is 27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year. The salary of £22,071 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £13,870.73.

Experience of working with children in an educational setting is required along with:

• good English and Mathematical skills
• relevant qualifications NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare and learning (level 2 only may be acceptable if a willingness to work towards NVQ3 can be demonstrated)
• flexibility and use of initiative
• strong communication skills
• the ability to work alongside as part of a team
• patience and understanding of the ways different children learn
• a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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

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

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of 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.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The 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, 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Telephone: 07552 503395
• Email: hr@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Staff Benefits
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Privacy Notice
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• safeguarding Policy