Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Crockham Hill CEP School, Edenbridge

Ref:KCC886-3054-82S
Posted:10/09/2022
Pay:KR3
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 09:00
Interviews:03.10.2022

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Do you want to help young people learn and develop? Do you have a passion for education and improving the lives of Primary school children?

We are in need of a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant, with a preferred Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or working towards this qualification) to work in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 providing learning support both within the classroom and for small groups of children.

This role will also involve working across the whole school to provide lunchtime supervision.

Other aspects of the role will entail daily interaction with pupils and the class teacher, following lesson plans and preparing the learning environment. You would be expected to use your own initiative to support the teaching staff.

Our children are delightful to teach and you would be joining a happy, successful school in a lovely setting which allows for learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Our aim is to provide the best possible start to the rest of our pupils’ lives.

You will need:

sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children
excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn
active listening skills to understand the children's needs
patience in all situations
to be flexible and open to change in order to work on different activities
to enjoy working with other people
the ability to teach pupils new skills
the ability to create the best conditions for learning and teaching to take place
to be computer literate
willingness to actively promote our Christian ethos

We can offer:

pupils who are well-behaved and love coming to school to learn
a hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff team
opportunities for Professional Development
the chance to be part of a strong school community, making a difference to young people’s futures

Salary: Kent Scheme, Kent Range 3.

Visits to the school would be most welcome. Contact the school office on 01732 866374 or admin@crockhamhill.kent.sch.uk. More information is available on www.kent-teach.com.

Start date: 1^st November 2022 or ASAP

Deadline: Monday 26^th September

Interview dates: Monday 3^rd October 2022

Crockham Hill CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other employment checks.

Information about the school

This over-subscribed, Church of England, semi-rural school has a modern, pleasant site and excellent grounds set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the borders of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex. High expectations of pupils and staff, supportive parents and well motivated children contribute to a school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating atmosphere. There are excellent resources and a commitment to professional development. We have 140 pupils arranged in 5 classes.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Carole Feakes/Mrs Terri Waghorn
Address:Crockham Hill C E P School, Crockham Hill, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6RP
Telephone: (01732) 866374
Email: admin@crockhamhill.kent.sch.uk

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