Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2002-136S
• Posted:18/06/2022
• Pay:£18,517- £19,625 pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:11/07/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 14th July 2022

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Do you wear a cape? Do you wear your pants over your tights? Are you the next superhero we are looking for? We are seeking an experienced, skilled, professional, fun and caring individual who is driven to provide the best possible education for our children. We are seeking an additonal Teaching Assistant and we are looking for the best!

The post is 30 hours a week 39 weeks/311 days a year pro-rata

You must be able to demonstrate the following qualities, skills and experience:

• A love of all children and the determination to provide the best possible school for them

• A commitment to work with class, group and one-to-one flexibly. 

• Able to relate to the needs of their parents

• Good Mathematical and English skills

• Inspire and nurture through fun, skilled and creative approaches to learning

• NVQ/CACHE level 2 (or equivalent), level 3 desirable

We recommend a tour of the school, please contact the school office to arrange a tour with Louise Summers or Jackie Chambers (Heads of School).

Candidates must be available for interview on Thursday 14th July 2022

Please see our school website www.reptonmanorprimary.co.uk

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau.

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being and inclusion at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Matt Rawling
• Address:Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
• Telephone: 01233 666307
• Email: office@reptonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• TA Job Description