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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Fixed Term

Ightham Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2167-134S
  • Posted:23/11/2022
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/12/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Ightham Primary School is seeking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to work with a child in lower Key Stage 2. The post is term time only, Monday to Friday. Hours will be 8.45am to 3.30pm.

Your primary role will be to support a child who has diagnosed SEN. An understanding of ASD will be a distinct advantage for this post.

The post will be until 31st August in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal depending on successful application by the school of further High Needs Funding. The post is linked to the child attending Ightham Primary School.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • flexibility and commitment in their work with the children.
  • Experience (either voluntary or paid) of working in a primary school.
  • Some knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
  • An understanding of ASD.
  • Experience of working with pupils 1:1 and small groups.

In return we offer:

  • A very supportive and friendly team.
  • A school that has recently had an Ofsted inspection and has been judged as outstanding in all areas.
  • A highly successful and popular school.
  • Children that are very keen to learn and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
  • The second largest woodland school in Kent and a beautiful environment.
  • Ongoing CPD.

Please contact the School Office on 01732 882405 or email admin@ightham.kent.sch.uk if you require more information. Salary will be on Kent Range 3. Please note references will be taken prior to interview for shortlisted candidates. Ightham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Ightham Primary School is a happy and friendly village primary school with an active school community and extremely supportive parents. We are a one form entry primary school with a supportive, dedicated and experienced teaching team. We have seven classrooms, an ICT Suite, library, hall with fixed apparatus, and designated gardening area. We are fortunate to be situated within the second largest woodland primary school setting in Kent and have three playgrounds. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01732 882405.

Ightham Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.

Find out more within our full vacancy pack: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151233/EDV-2025-IPS-19438

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr D Sherhod
  • Address:Ightham Primary School, Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9DD
  • Telephone: (01732) 882405
  • Email: admin@ightham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 781027

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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.