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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Harrietsham CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3067-117S
  • Posted:01/08/2022
  • Pay:KR3 pro rata
  • Start Date:September/October
  • App Close Date:08/09/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:13th/14th September 2022

Advert

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work Monday to Friday 8-30 to 15-30pm, 32.5 hours a week, term time only.

As an expanding school, we are looking for an enthusiaistic individual, to join our hard-working and fun-loving team. This is a great opportunity for someone to work in our successful and popular school, which is at the heart of an active rural community.

The successful applicant will work alongside the class teacher and the SENCo, supporting the additional needs of the children - this may be in groups of children or 1:1 with individuals.

Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable.

We are looking for someone who has: 

  • a passion to see every child fulfilling their potential
  • effective time management and an ability to work on their own initiative
  • good organisational skills, strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to and work as part of a team
  • a positive attitude and the ability to look on the bright side of things
  • will support the inclusive vision of the school
  • is committed to staff development.

It is desirable but not essential to have:

  • experience of working with children with additional educational needs
  • an awareness of autism

 

Personal visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact Mrs Karen Furmidge in the school office (01622 859261) to make an appointment or for more information.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

 

Information about the school

Our Vision Statement: ‘Nurtured we Flourish’.

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed, we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide – providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on the achievements of all of our pupils - we are a nurturing and inclusive school where everyone works together, putting our children at the heart of everything we do. We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths and none and our vision and values of Love, Forgiveness and Fellowship guide our everyday actions.

Our school building (which dates from 2004) houses well-resourced classrooms, a variety of smaller learning areas and offices, a well-stocked library, an inviting nurture room and a school hall with our own on-site kitchen. We are lucky to be positioned within extensive grounds which give our children access to a forest school, a sports field and a separate playing field and playground.

We have supportive parents and an active Governing Body. We maintain close links with the church and local community.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is committed to recruiting with care, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on our school website here: https://www.harrietsham.kent.sch.uk/policies.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 859372

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.