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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC2611-30
  • Posted:12/05/2010
  • Pay:7-11
  • Start Date:Sep 2010
  • App Close Date:28/05/2010 at 00:00
  • Interviews:w.b.7/06/2010

Advert

We require a special person to undertake a new role in our school for 30 hours per week, term time only. We are looking for someone with a passion for working with young children; energy and enthusiasm. The role will include supporting groups, individuals and assisting with displays. It may also involve some PPA cover. This role will also include afternoons which will be spent supporting families and assisting them with the transition into school life here at St Stephens. You will work alongside our existing Family Liaison Officer, based in our Fairtrade and Internet Cafe, helping us to extend the range of activities we offer to families. Should you have any questions about the post, please contact the Headteacher Mrs Gill Mansfield. The successful candidate will have commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure check. Please apply using this site or the downloadable Support Staff application form and include a letter of application stating why you think that you would be suitable for the post. You are more than welcome to visit the school.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SAME POSITION AS THE PARENT SUPPORT ROLE ADVERTISED.

Information about the school

Overview Of Inspira Academy Trust

The Inspira Academy Trust is a small MAT comprising currently of 2 schools within Canterbury in Kent.

Our Mission is to:

  • Create a welcoming environment in our schools where everyone feels happy, safe, included and are empowered to develop and practice independence.
  • Instil a love of learning and encourage pride in all achievements through the foundations of a high quality curriculum.

Our Vision is to:

  • Be a high performing trust with uncompromising standards and high expectations.
  • Champion learning at the centre of our communities.
  • Promote and ensure the well-being and safeguarding of pupils at all times so they feel secure, happy and safe.
  • Enrich learning through engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Have passionate, high quality staff who encourage a love of learning, evoke curiosity and stimulate imagination.
  • Enable pupils to achieve their potential, be well prepared for the next stage of their education and instill aspirations for their futures.
  • To offer opportunity for all through the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion whilst challenging social injustice and inequality enabling bright futures for all.

Our Way is to:

  • Be guided by our key values; perseverance, kindness, respect, honesty and fairness.
  • Make learning fun, challenging and stimulating, using a creative and cutting edge curriculum.
  • Provide an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued and are empowered to achieve their full potential.
  • Be a family of schools strengthened by the support from parents/carers, children and the wider school community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01227) 787493

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.