EYFS Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough , Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2172-186S
• Posted:12/05/2022
• Pay:£13,938 pro rata to £19,100, VIAT 2
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:10/06/2022 at 08:00
• Interviews:13 June 2022

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Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough are looking to recruit an inspiring full-time (term-time) EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our highly skilled team. 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

At East Borough we successfully balance having high expectations for all children whilst also nurturing each individual pupil in order for them to reach their full potential. Our children have a sense of wonder, are enthusiastic learners and a pleasure to teach. They want a happy, passionate, Teaching Assistant to give them the best possible early learning opportunities.

The EYFS learning environment has recently had significant investment and as a result, is highly stimulating. The outside environment includes a large learning area, playground, field and Forest School.  If you have the imagination, creativity and strong child centred interactions that will support learning through play, then we would love to hear from you! 

We would like the candidate to:

• Have a commitment to sharing responsibility for raising standards and improving challenge within the school
• Experience of teaching phonics to small groups of children
• Be able to work effectively – independently and as part of a team
• Have good written and oral communication skills
• Show commitment, energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate flexibility in duties and approaches
• Be able to contribute to the creation of a stimulating learning environment
• Have a secure knowledge and understanding of early development and learning through play.

 As part of the Valley Invicta Academies trust, we are committed to investing in staff development through ongoing training and can offer tailored opportunities for your professional development. 

Visits to the school are welcome.

If you think you have what it takes to help us give our children the very best education, please contact Mrs Terrie Hennon, Office Manager, to arrange a visit to the school or download and complete the application and send to t.hennon@eastborough.viat.org.uk 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We reserve the right to appoint to this role ahead of the closing date should an appropriate candidate be found.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and bespoke spaces for music and ICT.

East Borough prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is encouraged to aim high. They are pleased to have achieved the Silver Sports Award and the Eco Schools Silver Award.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Terrie Hennon
• Address:Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
• Telephone: 01622 623772
• Email: t.hennon@eastborough.viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification