Teaching Assistant/Pastoral Support - Part-time

Lydden Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2321-45S
• Posted:24/05/2022
• Pay:KR3- pro rata
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:08/06/2022 at 20:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 13th June

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We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who has a drive to make a positive difference to our learners, recognising their individual qualities and strengths. This role will involve working in our classes or with groups to support children in their learning, personal and social development. It would be beneficial if you have some experience working in a pastoral role supporting children with their social and emotional needs, but this is not essential.

As well a leading intervention groups, the successful candidate will have the skills, initiative and flexibility to provide appropriate support to meet children’s needs, supporting their aspirations and helping them to achieve. They will have a positive, professional and flexible outlook, putting the child at the centre of their work.

Minimum qualification:

· 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above, including English and Maths; or Cache Diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development Level 4, or minimum qualification of NVQ L3.

The contract is for 10 hours per week, [with a preference for 2 hours per day, for discussion at interview] 39 weeks a year, term time only. This contract would be temporary for a year in the first instance.

There may be the opportunity for additional hours as an After School Club Assistant for one afternoon a week, or to cover occasional absence in our small, friendly ‘wrap around care’ provision.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office for an appointment to see our school in action. Applications can only be accepted on the online application form on the Kent-teach website. Please state your skills, strengths, qualities and experience which you would bring to this role.

 Lydden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore all staff and volunteers are subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Information about the school

Lydden Primary School is a small rural village school catering for approximately 80 children between the ages of 4-11. Children learn in our four classes.

We aspire for all children to become confident, caring individuals who achieve well academically and develop a love of learning. We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, taking responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence.

We know that children learn best when they are happy. We aim to develop self-confidence and have a holistic approach to learning and the curriculum; which enables our children to live as responsible members of their communities.

We offer an attractive and stimulating rural environment including an outdoor classroom, forest school and science area with a pond.

We celebrate diversity and respect all children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We provide a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere, where each child can achieve success.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents in the education and development of their child and welcome parents to take advantage of the many informal and formal occasions to enhance home/school relationships.

Lydden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore all staff and volunteers are subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Contact Information

• Name:C Lintott-Head of School
• Address:Stonehall, Lydden, Dover, Kent, CT15 7LA
• Telephone: (01304) 822887
• Email: headteacher@lydden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 822887