Nursery Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2316-45S
• Posted:22/11/2022
• Pay:KR 3
• Start Date:03.01.23
• App Close Date:09/12/2022 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBA

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Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is looking to employ an enthusiastic and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team to cover maternity leave.

Start Date: January 2023

Salary: Kent Range 3. £19,293 per annum pro rata.  27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 

You will be required to work Monday to Friday, term time only 9:00am – 3:00pm

The successful candidate must have a minimum of:

Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent (certificates will need to be shown at interview upon appointment). 

 Reporting to: EYFS leader

Liaising with: Headteacher of School, Trust Leadership Team, School Leadership Team, Deputy Headteacher, teaching and support staff, external agencies, pupils and parents.

Responsibilities:

• To enhance the learning of children who have a wide range of learning needs.
• To be an advocate for children.
• To plan and assess alongside class teacher.
• To be responsible for workforce reform tasks.
• To use ICT effectively.
• To assist with general organisation and preparation of resources and the learning environment.
• To undertake rota duties

Competencies: To exhibit and promote the following:

• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Confidence.
• Creating trust.
• Developing potential.
• Respect for others.
• Team working.
• Understanding others.
• Challenge and support.
• Drive for improvement.
• Impact and influence.
• Managing children.
• Passion for learning.

Information about the school

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is a highly successful school. It benefits from modern buildings and is very well resourced with an outstanding staff. The school has up to 180 children in the main school and 52 children in the nursery.

Barton Junior school is a two-form entry Junior school (ages 7-11) in the heart of Dover. We provide our children with an excellent continuation of their education from infant school. Our aim is for every child to reach their full potential through creating a stimulating and caring environment that provides challenges and enjoyment, where children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world around them is encouraged, where children will thrive. We believe in the partnership between home and school and believe ‘Together we make a difference.’ All members of the team play a vital part in achieving this and are recognised as valuable members of the school community.

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community, from the youngest to the oldest, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

As a family of schools, The Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katherine Maloney
• Address:Heathfield Ave, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PB
• Telephone: 01304 204264
• Email: katherine.moloney@shatterlocks.com