Learning Support (Key Worker) - Part-time

Culverstone Green Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2110-120S
• Posted:18/07/2022
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Sept 2022
• App Close Date:07/09/2022 at 13:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and friendly Teaching Assistant  (Key Worker) to support the needs of a child and group of children with the EYFS classroom.

This is a term time only contract and is a currently a temporary role linked to High Needs Funding, the budget/needs of the school and the particular needs of key child.

Hours of work are 9am – 3pm (Mon-Fri) including lunchtime supervision for 1 hour per day, with a 30min lunch. The salary is Kent Range 3, £18,425 FTE, and based on 27.5 hours per week, term time only, this would be pro-rated to £11,476.88 p/a

Previous experience of working with children, working within EYFS or working with speech and language is highly desirable.

The role will include offering additional learning support across the whole EYFS class, but is linked to the particular needs of the key child, which will include but not limited to feeding the child and supporting their medical and academic needs. Further discussion of the role can be provided by contacting the school.

Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in the primary school? Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow independence and self-confidence?

You will need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy and experience of improving outcomes for pupils both academically and emotionally. We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for each pupil and will work hard to ensure every child achieves everything they are capable of.

We require organised professionals who have:
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to remain calm and patient even when under pressure.
• Good standards of English and Maths.
• The ability to liaise with staff, parents and professionals offering support and challenge as appropriate.
• The ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level.
• A secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• A thorough understanding of differing needs and vulnerability of children.
• You will have experience or a passion in enabling high quality inclusive provision.

You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals.

Please feel free to contact the school office if you would like to discuss the role further or to arrange a visit to the school.

Culverstone Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applications and without notice.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School. Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Adrian Watson
• Address:Wrotham Road, Culverstone Green, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0RF
• Telephone: (01732) 822568
• Email: tharana.wahed@cgps.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Learning Support / Key worker assistant job description