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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Aylesham Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2648-100S
  • Posted:03/12/2019
  • Pay:KR3: £17,365 - £17,411 (pro-rata) p.a.
  • Start Date:Monday 6th January 2020
  • App Close Date:10/12/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 13th December (AM)

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Temporary until: 31st August 2020 but may be extended

PRO-RATA SALARY: £11,727 - £11,758 p.a.

HOURS:

30 hours per week / 38 weeks per year (term time only) - 8.30am-3.15pm Monday-Friday

There has never been a better time to join Aylesham Primary School. This is a very exciting time for our school, as we embark on a journey of positive change and growth.

Due to the expansion and success of our school, we have fantastic opportunities for Teaching Assistants to join our team of already established, dynamic and professional practitioners who strive for greatness and enhance the performance of our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Assistant to work as general classroom based support.  Although this post is a temporary position, there may be a possibility for a permanent post in the next academic year.

Applicants must have a good standard of education together with good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Grade C or above) and/or an NVQ or equivalent related to the post would be desirable.  Experience of working with children is vital and you must be resilient, empathetic, patient, flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.

We are a values led school. The applicant must be willing to adhere to and model our values: Resilience, Creativity, Teamwork and Flying high (see our website for more details).

We are a warm and friendly primary school with a strong, supportive and committed staff team.  We offer a highly supportive and dedicated Leadership Team set in a fantastic working environment. Our brand-new state-of-the-art building boasts first class facilities, discreet technology, an art room, studio/music room, library and a new school hall for physical education, games, movement and drama.

Aylesham Primary School is committed to recruiting with care in order to safeguard the welfare of pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children, plus verification of right to work in the UK.

For further information please contact: Matthew Harper, Headteacher

Information about the school

Aylesham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of the Kent countryside, six miles south of Canterbury, serving Aylesham and the surrounding villages.

Our school is a fun, creative and positive place that provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that offers opportunities for all the children to ‘fly high’. Our children enjoy coming to school, and they are motivated by their successes and become resilient, confident and lifelong learners.

We offer a highly supportive and dedicated Leadership Team set within a fantastic working environment. Our 2017 building boasts first class facilities including a bespoke library, design technology room, a large school hall and studio for P.E, games, movement and drama.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact our friendly school office on 01304 840392.

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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.