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Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Lenham Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2168-66S
  • Posted:02/07/2020
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:13/07/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:July 2020

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Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge?!

We need an outstanding TA to join of friendly, inclusive school team

In return Lenham Primary School can offer; 

  • Fabulous children
  • Ongoing professional development,
  • A supportive friendly team with the childrens interests at heart.
  • Pride values throughout our school

We are looking for a pro-active and dedicated individual to join our team. A working knowledge of the best practice and the ability to inspire and support both children and adults are a key requirement. Being IT savvy is also a positive! An active willingness to contribute to whole school improvement is vital. 

The position on offer is a temporary post until July 2021 and requires attendance, Monday to Friday 8:45 - 3:20, with a half hour lunch break, you may be requested to attend additional training days with notice. 

Applications should be made via Kent Teach online submission by the closing date. Any queries should be sent by email to Emma Pike, School Business Manager on finance@lenham.kent.sch.uk.  Please note that our Safer Recruitment policy dictates, that we will obtain references before interview, if you are selected.

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th July 2020 at 5pm; Shortlisiting will take place on Tuesday 14th July 2020.  Interviews will take place the same week. You will be expected undertake an activity, with a small group of children.  

You should be ready to join our team in September 2020.

We would welcome and encourage interested applicants to make contact and visit us.

Lenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointment to the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

 

Information about the school

Lenham Primary School is a wonderful, single form entry village school. As soon as you enter the building you are met with a strong sense of family. There is a buzz around the school of excited engagement and a love of learning. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted.

Our PRIDE values underpin everything that we do:

Personal excellence

Respect & Resilience

Inspiration

Determination & Courage

Equality and Friendship

The curriculum at Lenham Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It provides opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident and successful learners, with high aspirations, who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society. Our curriculum ensures that academic success, creativity and problem solving, reliability, responsibility and resilience, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health are key elements that support the development of the whole child and promote a positive attitude to learning. We celebrate the diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community while supporting the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, ensuring that children are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Andrea McCluskey
  • Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
  • Telephone: (01622) 858260
  • Email: Office@lenham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 851652

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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.