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Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Amherst School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2141-184S
  • Posted:10/10/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range 3 FTE £19,293
  • Start Date:November 2022
  • App Close Date:30/10/2022 at 08:30
  • Interviews:TBC

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Amherst is a school which achieves high academic standards across the curriculum. It is situated in a residential area of Sevenoaks, is over-subscribed and enjoys tremendous support from parents and governors.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teaching assistant to work alongside our teachers. The successful applicant will have proven ability to work on their own initiative and will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all children make progress in their learning.

The successful candidate will have:

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) to Grade C+/4
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability and confidence to manage behaviour in and out of the classroom.

This is a full time role, working five days per week 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only (job share will be considered).  Salary is Kent Range 3, £19,293 full time equivalent, pro rata to £13,167 for five full days.  This is a fixed term contract linked to high needs funding.

Amherst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA barred list for children. 

Should a suitable candidate apply, we reserve the right to close the advertisement at an earlier date.

For further details, please contact the School Office: office@amherst.kent.sch.uk Tel: 01732 452577

Visits are welcome.

Information about the school

Amherst School is a three-form entry junior school in Sevenoaks. The majority of our children transfer from Riverhead Infants School.

Our Ofsted inspection in May 2022 reported that:

Amherst School is a warm and welcoming community where leaders do whatever it takes to help every child flourish. Pupils love their time at school, not least because of the enormous range of opportunities on offer.

Pupils describe the school as a special place to be. This environment helps pupils to become remarkably confident and self-assured. Their exceptional behaviour and attitudes reflect the school’s values of trust, kindness, determination, politeness, fairness and cooperation.

Leaders have planned a broad and varied curriculum. Pupils develop a love of learning due to engaging experiences within and beyond the school.

Leaders maximise their impact through the way they inspire, motivate and develop others.

Without exception, staff say that the headteacher is considerate of their workload and well-being.

Governors are part of the school’s open and honest culture. They provide robust challenge to the leaders, which leaders listen to and act upon. Governors know the school well and are right to have confidence in its leadership.

Should a suitable candidate apply, we reserve the right to close the advertisement at an earlier date. Early applications are welcome.

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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.