Teaching Assistant (EYFS / Ks1) - Part-time

Culverstone Green Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2110-123S
• Posted:13/09/2022
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:04/10/2022 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

Advert

We are looking for a highly skilled Teaching Assistant to join our excellent team in Sept 2022. This is a rare opportunity to join our wonderful team.

This is a part-time permanent appointment (28.75hrs per week - term time only) 8.30am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

The Kent Range 3 Full Time Equivalent is £18,425, which for 28.75 hours per week and term-time only is a pro-rata annual salary of £11,998.56.

 Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in a primary school? Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow independence and self-confidence?

You will need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy and experience of improving outcomes for pupils both academically and emotionally. We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for each pupil and will work hard to ensure every child achieves everything they are capable of.

 The successful candidate will be supporting the learning of all children, working primarily in the classroom alongside the class teacher or leading small groups working towards specific learning targets. You would also be expected to support and encourage appropriate learning behaviours and attitudes across the school.

Experience of working with children in an educational setting is required along with:

• Good English and Mathematical skills
• Relevant qualifications NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare and learning (level 2 only may be acceptable if a willingness to work towards NVQ3 can be demonstrated)
• Flexibility and the ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience of working with children of KS1 or EYFS is high preferred.
• Expeience of phonics and delivering phonics groups is highly desirable.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience and understanding of the ways different children learn.
• A thorough understanding of differing needs and vulnerability of children.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to remain calm and patient even when under pressure.
• The ability to liaise with staff, parents and professionals offering support and challenge as appropriate.
• You will have experience of high quality inclusive provision. You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Pay: Kent Range 3 (TA) 

Culverstone Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applications and without notice.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy, and Wrotham Road Primary School. Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Adrian Watson
• Address:Wrotham Road, Culverstone Green, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0RF
• Telephone: (01732) 822568
• Email: tharana.wahed@cgps.kent.sch.uk

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