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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Sandling Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2552-175S
  • Posted:24/04/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:09/05/2024

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We are looking for an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil with communication and interaction, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The pupil will need support accessing their learning at Year 3 level and also support with their dysregulation and social communication.  The pupil is currently on a part time timetable and works in our nurture room.

The main tasks include:

- supporting the development of skills in currciulum skills, communication and interaction, and social and behavioural needs

- differentiating and personalising work for the pupil to suit their ability and interests

- motivating and supporting the pupil

- helping the pupil to regulate their emotions with sensory breaks

- close liaison with class teacher and SEN team. 

The successful applicant will be employed on a temporary contract linked to the pupil and funding (i.e. the contract remains whilst the pupil is at our school).  The contract will be for 25 hours per week over the five school days currently arranged as (8:30 - 13:30.  It is paid on Kent Range 3 pro rata, term time only.  Appointment will be from as soon as available.

We can offer you:

  • a supportive staff team
  • effective induction
  • continuing professional development
  • health and well-being package
  • a well-resourced school

Sandling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and therefore all posts are subject to a DBS check and appropriate references. We also carry out online checks for shortlisted candidates. Please ensure you have read our safeguarding policy prior to application.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th May 2024 at 9am. Please use the job description and person specification in your application via Kent Teach. Please do not submit CVs as only the application form is read, include all information in this. Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th May 2024.

Information about the school

Sandling is a popular, high achieving, 2 form entry primary school in the north of Maidstone.

The school is well resourced with many facilities including: a library, computing suite and extensive grounds with a wildlife and outdoor learning area. We offer a wide variety of clubs for children to enrich their learning.

We had a one day OFSTED inspection in Feb 2020 with a good outcome which confirmed our high expectations and standards.

With easy access from the M20, and being situated less than 3 miles from Maidstone centre, the school is easily accessible by road.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Claire Coombes
  • Address:Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
  • Telephone: (01622) 763297
  • Email: office@sandling.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 200015

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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.