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Nurture TA - Full-time

Finberry Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2061-147S
  • Posted:16/09/2022
  • Pay:KR4 (£19,389 FTE)
  • Start Date:asap
  • App Close Date:03/10/2022 at 10:00
  • Interviews:W/B 10/10/2022 - subject to references

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Finberry Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant to support children with Behaviour Emotional & Social Needs as part of the school's Nurture Team. The ideal person will have a proven track record of managing a full range of challenging behaviours and a working knowledge of Boxall Nurture group strategies.

32.5 hours per week, 43 paid weeks per year (38 working weeks - term time + 5 weeks holiday). Pro rata'd salary on KR4 will be approximately £14,336 gross

The successful candidate will be working in a nurture group classroom and specialist resource provision in addition to supporting pupils in the mainstream classes. The post will involve:

  • Delivering well-being interventions
  • Continual assessment of social, emotional and mental health needs
  • Effective and regular liaison with other professionals
  • Supporting transitions from the nurture group and specialist resource provision to the mainstream classrooms
  • Delivering lessons under the guidance of the SENCo and class teacher

We are fully committed to ensuring that pupils within this area of special need are integrated as fully as possible into our schools and that they feel as highly valued as all other pupils.

This can be a challenging position, but equally very rewarding. The successful applicant will be joining a well established, forward thinking and supportive team of professionals. This is a great opportunity to join the fantastic team at Finberry and make a real difference to the children. Click here to see what it's like to be a teaching assistant at The Stour Academy Trust.

Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19 restrictions we are not able to invite people in to our school but our Facebook pages and website are regularly updated and will give you an excellent idea of what life at Finberry is like every day.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

For more information about Finberry Primary School please visit the website and facebook page:

www.finberry.kent.sch.uk

www.facebook.com/finberryprimary

www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Information about the school

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent, UK - Finberry Primary School is a growing primary school - A large, purpose-built site in Finberry Village, the school has an on-site nursery for 2,3 and 4 year olds and also hosts a Specialist Resource Provision dedicated for children with a primary need type of Autism. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour.

About Us: At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision. For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.finberry.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

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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.