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Teaching Assistant KS 1/2 - Full-time/Part-time

Park Way Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2176-302S
  • Posted:12/09/2022
  • Pay:KR3 Pro Rata
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBA

Advert

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Good standard of education with strong Literacy and Numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths essential)
  • Strong ICT skills
  • The ability to take responsibility for small intervention groups, supporting children on a one to one, small group or generally within a whole class basis.
  • Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will also be expected to take a full part in lunchtime activities and supervision. So, an ability to play, have fun and actively supervise is essential. In addition to this, all employees of the school are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position.

 

 What we offer;

  • Genuine professional development
  • Challenge within a supportive environment
  • Wellbeing and wellness support
  • A fantastic team of staff and amazing children

 

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with children as part of the selection process and will be expected to have visited the school prior to interview.

 

HOURS OF WORK - 8.30-13.00 5 days per week. TERM TIME ONLY PLUS TEACHER TRAINING DAYS

Pay - Kent Scheme 3 pro rata.

Please state your curriculum strengths and experience on your application.

PLEASE DO HAVE A LOOK AT OUR WEBSITE - IT WILL TELL YOU MUCH MORE ABOUT US THAN THIS ADVERT CAN!

If you are interested in this position and you have the relevant experience, apply now!

Park Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection and first aid training. An enhanced Disclosure Record check will also be carried out as well as 'Right to Work" in the UK.

Information about the school

Our school is a successful, thriving community. It has grown from 5 classes to a vibrant and successful primary school with 315 pupils. The school is set in delightful grounds and benefits from a completely modernised, bright and attractive building. Technology at the school is good, every classroom being equipped with interactive smartboards as well as tablets, iPads, kindles and laptops.

The school budget is healthy and allows staff to plan exciting real life learning for the children both on and off site.

The school is run by dedicated individuals, all working to make children's learning exciting, relevant and engaging. They are a great team, highly skilled, friendly and professional. Please do come and meet them!

At Park Way we go above and beyond to ensure that we provide the very best for our children and their families, so it's hard but rewarding work. ALL staff are expected to be a part of this ethos.

We would love to get the right person to join us on our journey to be the best school in the world so even if you are only remotely curious, please do contact us and have a chat..

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 682878

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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.