Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Brent Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2679-215S
• Posted:14/07/2022
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:15/08/2022 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at The Brent Primary School where the development of the whole child is at its heart - we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within our inclusive and supportive team.

The Teaching Assistant role will be to work alongside our dedicated staff team to support children within school.  Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant is an advantage, although training will be provided.

Working hours: 33.75 per week, term time only (38 weeks).  Monday to Friday 8.40am - 3.25pm

Please note this advert may close early if a suitable applicant is found.

Information about the school

With a great reputation in the community, The Brent Primary School prides itself on providing the best possible education for the pupils in its care.

The Brent Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is situated in Dartford. It is an Outstanding growing 3 Form Entry Primary school that is friendly and welcoming, with supportive staff and children from a variety of backgrounds. We are caring with effective structures to support staff in their roles across the school.

We encourage all our staff to be active in their self development and training. We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career within our mutually supportive team. We are a Growth Mindset school, without limiting pupil or adult learning. We encourage everyone to strive to be the best they can be personally and professionally.

With extensive grounds, which include a swimming pool, running track and wildlife areas; we are committed to an outdoor learning approach. Our creative, topic-based curriculum 'IGNITE' promotes engagement and enjoyment, as well as the knowledge and skills for life-long learning.

Further information about the school is available at: www.brent.kent.sch.uk and information about the Trust is available at  www.cygnus.org.uk

If you would like to add your skills and knowledge to Team Brent and join us as we grow and develop then please get in touch.

Information about the school

Welcome to The Brent Primary School At The Brent, we strive to ensure every child receives the very best education we can deliver. Our core purpose is to enable all pupils to excel academically, socially and personally. We achieve this by creating a safe, stimulating, supportive and inclusive environment, where the health, safety and well-being of every member of our community is at the heart of everything we do.

Our Approach

We promote a passion for life-long learning through an engaging curriculum that develops independent learners. Our aim is to nurture citizens who will take their place confidently within a rapidly changing world—locally, nationally and globally. Respect for self and respect for others underpins all aspects of school life. We believe every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood, so The Brent will always be a friendly and welcoming place, where laughter is often heard and definitely encouraged.

Our Community We are proud to be at the heart of our local community. We work in partnership with families and local organisations to create strong relationships and a sense of belonging, while seeking wider links that enrich learning and promote global citizenship.

Why Work With Us Joining The Brent means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• A supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
• A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
• Regular feedback and tailored CPD
• Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
• Being welcomed and valued for who you are
• Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
• A future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit. Come and see for yourself what makes The Brent such a special place to learn and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust, London Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA
• Telephone: 01322224201
• Email: hr@cygnus.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification