Teaching Assistant - Term Time

White Cliffs Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2315-53S
• Posted:08/09/2022
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:To be discussed at interview
• App Close Date:30/09/2022 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Samphire Star Education Trust (The Trust) is looking to employ a Teaching Assistant for the Reception Class at White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School.

The Trust is a family of schools which serve the community and beyond. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust.

All our young people, from the youngest to the oldest in our community, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Start Date: Immediate start or as soon as available

Salary: Kent Range 3. £19,293 per annum (£14,640.54 pro rata).  32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Annual leave is not to be taken during the term and will therefore be paid in addition to salary.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of:

Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent (certificates will need to be shown at interview upon appointment). 

You will be able to tour the school when you are called for interview.

Please complete the application form and email to: paprincipal@whitecliffsprimary.com

Closing date: Open

Interviews will be held immediately for suitable applicants:

The Trust promotes smoke and e-cigarette free sites and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to Children's Barred List and DBS (List 99/CRB) checks.

Information about the Trust

Mr D Meades is the CEO of the Samphire Star Education Trust which comprises Astor Secondary School (Headteacher, Mr L Kane), White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School (Headteacher, Mrs H Castle), Barton Junior School (Headteacher Miss M ODell) Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (Headteacher, Miss M ODell)

As a family of schools, The Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future.

The Trust promotes smoke and vaping free sites and the safeguarding and welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the school

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is a happy and highly rewarding place to work and learn and shares a wonderful team spirit. Staff are passionate about realising the full potential of every child in our care. They are dedicated to achieving the highest possible standard.

White Cliffs has a proven track record and an excellent reputation for developing staff at all levels. We offer incredible CPD and training opportunities at White Cliffs and throughout the Trust.

The school is situated in the St. Radigund’s area of Dover. Overlooking the Coombe Valley, the school enjoys stunning views of Dover Castle and beautiful countryside.

We are a two-form entry primary school with the very popular Pebbles Nursery.

Outstanding provision for child and family welfare and well-being permeates the ethos of the school. The school was inspected by Ofsted in January 2019 and was graded ‘Good’ with our Nursery and Early Years graded ‘Outstanding.’

Ofsted said: ‘Pupils and staff enjoy warm relationships. Staff know pupils extremely well, helping to nurture and guide their development. Interactions between pupils and adults are heartfelt and genuine. In return, pupils treat the staff with the utmost respect. Pupils flourish within this trusting and caring environment.’

Our creative curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and activities offered throughout the year which include sports clubs, craft, arts, dance, and gardening club. We also run a very popular Breakfast Club and Care After School Time (CAST) facility.

Our children enjoy coming to school and are proud of their school community. They uphold our school ethos to ‘work hard, behave well and care for one another.’

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Trustees prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. At all levels, individuals have the opportunity to extend their interests and develop their talents through collaboration and celebration within strong and imaginative teams.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Trevor / Kirsty Garcia Mills
• Address:HR Team, Astor Secondary School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS
• Telephone: 01304200150
• Email: hr@samphirestar.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description TA
• Application Form