1:1 Teaching Assistant Fixed Term - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Tunstall CEP School, Sittingbourne

Ref:KCC886-3337-82S
Posted:15/09/2022
Pay:KR 3 - 4 depending on relevant experience
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:29/09/2022 at 09:00
Interviews:7th October 2022

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable 1:1 Teaching Assistant who has a passion for children to join our friendly, caring and dedicated team. You will need to be able to use your initiative, prepare resources and follow the careful planning given to you by the Class Teacher, Inclusion Lead or Lead professionals. The role is linked to specific funding which supports a funny, loving and engaging child in Year 2. (The term is currently fixed until 31st August 2023).

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

an ability to work within a team with patience, humour, initiative and flexibility
computer and technology competence
a calm and caring approach
a drive to learn new skills and relentlessly support the changing needs of their pupil
good basic skills in English and Mathematics
a willingness to uphold the Christian ethos of the school

Do you consider yourself an outstanding team member with a passion for supporting children to flourish? Do you have the capability to raise aspirations and create accessible learning? If so, we welcome you to apply.

Information about the school

Our Vision

‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone, nurturing a servant heart for the local community of Tunstall and beyond. Learning opportunities are broad, inclusive and inspiring where creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity through our unique, Discovery Curriculum. Children and staff are safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. We are a culturally diverse school who value each other's uniqueness with dignity and respect. We think deeply, love abundantly and serve graciously for the Glory of God and thus uphold our biblical underpinning of John10:10 being: ‘A place where everyone can flourish’.

A warm welcome to Tunstall Church of England Primary School and thank you for considering our amazing school for your career progression. Tunstall Church of England Primary School is an extremely popular and oversubscribed church school on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

We are blessed with a spacious, stunning, purpose-built, modern premises and hope to be recognised by all who cross our boundary as a dedicated, outstanding school, which develops aspirations within pupils, an enthusiasm for learning and has delivered excellent academic results over many years.

Our pupils’ achievements are exemplary. From music to maths, science to serving community lunch to local residents, we support our children to be the best they can possibly be. This has been recognised by Ofsted who deemed us to be an ‘outstanding’ school in all areas. Our pupils’ attendance is excellent and this helps them to fully engage with our broad, exciting ‘Discovery Curriculum’.

Outdoor learning, active learning and the broadest offer possible of a wider curriculum, ensures all children can pursue the skills and knowledge necessary to follow their dreams. Our dedicated staff, extensive grounds and superb resources equip us well to provide our children with the best possible learning opportunities. We value our bond with Tunstall Church very highly and promote our distinctively Christian Vision, Ethos and Values in everything that we do.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs B Andrews
Address:Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG
Telephone: (01795) 472895
Email: office@tunstall.kent.sch.uk

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