Medical, Welfare and Learning Assistant - Part-time

Wittersham CEP School, Tenterden

Ref:KCC886-3346-78S
Posted:03/10/2022
Pay:Kent Range 4
Start Date:31st October 2022
App Close Date:10/10/2022 at 17:00
Interviews:to be confirmed

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If you are passionate about children's learning, ambitious about developing excellent practice and a team player with a sense of fun, then Wittersham is the school for you!

We are seeking to appoint a Medical, Welfare and SEN assistant to join our wonderful team and to provide additional support across our school. There are multiple elements to this role, which includes the medical care or our pupils in addition to managing the schools medical resources, whilst also leading on lunchtime supervision and First Aid. This is a part-time position, for 4 hours a day (between 10:30am and 2:30pm), five days a week in term time. Professional development is a key part of our school ethos and any successfull applicant would be trained appropriately and supported by the school.

Any successful applicant will be part of a forward-thinking team, who put children's learning and well-being at the heart of everything they do.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children and delivering interventions, or is willing to train.
Has a strong belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background.
Is able to work well as a team member whilst using their initiative and working independently when required.
Is flexible, hardworking and highly reliable with excellent communication skills.
Is determined to provide the very best outcomes for the children they work with.
Uses their good sense of humour to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
Have a good understanding of numeracy, literacy and ICT.
Preferably have GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent.
Preferably have a Teaching Assistant Qualification (NVQ level 2 as a minimum), or equivalent.

Further Advantage would be:

Experience of working in a medical environment or responsible for medical care of others.
Experience in working with pupils with SEN
Proven administration experience

We can offer you:

Happy, engaged and articulate children who are eager to learn and proud of their school.
A friendly, creative, committed team of staff in a school with a positive atmosphere.
All relevant training and sufficent time and support to be successful.
A supportive parent community.
Professional development opportunities.
A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance.
A school in a beautiful environment with a large sports pitch, swimming pool, reflection area and wildlife garden.

You will be expected to undertake all necessary training related to this role.

For an informal chat about the position and more information please telephone Mr George Hawkins (headteacher) on 01797 270329 or email headteacher@wittersham.kent.sch.uk School visits are warmly encouraged.

Information about the school

We are a Church of England school, situated in the beautiful village of Wittersham, 4 miles from Tenterden, set in beautiful rural surroundings, backing onto farmland. The school has strong ties to the local community and St John's Church. Our lovely school buildings date from 1874 with the new, purpose built, classroom extension opened in December 2000. We have a roll of 140 children in five mixed-age classes.

At Wittersham we believe that every child must be nurtured, valued and empowered to have the highest aspirations for their future and to reach their full potential through the provision of stimulating, innovative and creative curriculum. We want our learning community to achieve high standards by equipping them with the skills to succeed and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Wittersham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about us, visit our school web site at: www.wittersham.kent.sch.uk or phone on 01797 270329 to arrange an appointment to look around the school.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Caroline Penn
Address:The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA
Telephone: (01797) 270329
Email: office@wittersham.kent.sch.uk

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