Early Years Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Palm Bay Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2672-248S
• Posted:05/12/2022
• Pay:TR3
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:05/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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EYFS Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Palm Bay Primary School for an experienced TA to work as part of our fantastic Early Years team. The person we appoint will have a passion for working with children, planning and creating activities that inspire and motivate children to learn. You will be a great team player, flexible, committed and hard-working. You will be enthusiastic and keen to participate in all areas of school life.

We offer a supportive, caring environment where staff and children are happy and inspired. We are proud to be a forward thinking school, continuing to develop our staff team and our school grounds.

The successful applicant will be sensitive to children's varying needs and be able to work under the guidance of the teaching team, SENCo and Leadership Team. 

The successful candidate will: 

• have a good understanding of children's needs, both pastoral and educational
• have excellent levels of literacy and numeracy
• have excellent communication skills
• have the highest expectations of children’s behaviour
• have a strong empathy with children’s diverse needs
• have good initiative and be flexible
• have experience of supporting children in a learning environment
• be able to liaise with the class teacher, providing feedback and keeping records of progress and behaviour as required
• support the social, emotional, behavioural and medical needs of pupils as necessary
• prepare resources and undertake administrative tasks
• display children's work creatively
• work as part of the team with a sense of humour and a sense of fun

The responsibilities will include:

• supporting the learning of groups and individuals
• delivery of interventions, as directed by the class teacher
• supervision of pupils at break times
• run an after-school club once a week
• occasional supervision of the class

We offer:

• A unique and inspirational environment to work in
• A fantastic cliff-top location with beautiful school grounds
• A professional and collaborative school with a commitment to continued professional development
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children with a love of learning
• The opportunity to join a strong staff team, where our values are integral to all we do
• A happy place to work!

The successful candidate will be expected to work two days a week, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, with a 4.30 finish time on one day (to lead a weekly after school club) over 38 weeks per year. 

Come and see for yourself what a welcoming and friendly school we are. Visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01843 290050

Palm Bay Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and any offer of employment is subject to the necessary DBS checks.

PLEASE SEND ALL COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO: deborahyeung@palmbay.uk

or Palm Bay Primary School. Palm Bay Avenue. Cliftonville. Margate. CT9 3PP.

Information about the school

Information about the school:

At Palm Bay, we have very high expectations and standards of teaching, learning and behaviour as well as a clean, tidy, inspiring environment in which to learn and work.

We offer a broad and rounded curriculum, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning in our beautiful grounds and nearby beach. As an ‘Eco School’ we seek to promote care and responsibility for the environment and we have an active Eco Council. Our commitment to sports and the creative subjects is strong and we have a well-equipped music room, a specialist music teacher and a sports coach. Reading and oracy lie at the heart of our curriculum; we are committed to developing a love of reading in all children through ‘Reading for Pleasure’ and our pupils enjoy a spacious and well-stocked library.

Over the past three years, we have been developing our curriculum using a creative, topic-based approach. The creative arts continue to remain a priority: we have five artists-in-residence who are based in our on-site studio space, close links with the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery and have gained the Gold Artsmark award. Committed to raising the aspirations and life-chances of the children we serve, we launched an exciting global citizenship programme in September, which incorporates politics, careers-related learning and personal development, helping our pupils to become caring, active members of their community.

Testimonial from a current teacher:

“Palm Bay Primary School offers a welcoming and friendly community culture. Our school values of teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm, achievement and creativity are not only shown by the children, but by every member of staff too.

I completed my NQT year in July 2020 and have since taken on the role of staff governor and outdoor learning lead after training as a Forest School Leader. As an NQT I had weekly meetings with my mentor, supportive lesson observation feedback and I was always welcome to observe teaching practices in other classrooms. This support has continued into my second year of teaching at Palm Bay, and it is part of the ethos of our school. All staff are continually supported with their professional development through weekly CPD meetings, coaching and collaboration with other members of the team. The senior team involve the staff in key decisions and our ideas and suggestions are valued.

Pupil and staff wellbeing is also a key focus for Palm Bay. We recognise the importance of promoting positive wellbeing and mental health and we have a dedicated wellbeing team”.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Debbie Yeung
• Address:Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP
• Telephone: 01843 290050
• Email: deborahyeung@palmbay.uk

Fax: 01843 224669

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