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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Capel Primary School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2128-63S
  • Posted:09/12/2022
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Negotiable
  • App Close Date:01/01/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 6th January

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Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1

Capel Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support our wonderful pupils and this is a great opportunity to join our happy and motivated team. 

We are looking for classroom assistant who can hit the ground running, preferrably fulltime. Although experience is an advantage, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant skills. The post will initially be in Year 2. The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week (8.30 to 3.30 daily with 30 minutes for lunch).  Understanding of SEN and ability to relate to children are beneficial.  

The ideal candidate will be a well organised practitioner who is able to use their own initiative and also be able to work as part of a team. You will be flexible in your approach, completely reliable and always enthusiastic and positive.

Having a working knowledge of the National Curriculum would be an advantage. Empathy and an ability to establish good working relationships with staff, parents and pupils are essential. We will provide all relevant training for phonics.

Necessary Experience:

  • Good standard of education with strong Literacy and Numeracy skills 
  • Strong ICT skills
  • Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A formal relevant qualification or experience (see below).

Desirable Experience:  

  • Previous experience as an TA or Teacher
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about SEN support
  • First Aid Qualification

Qualifications:

Any of the following would be welcomed:

Teaching Assistant Level

Degree in Early Childhood Studies/Education

Teaching Qualification

Experience as a KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant

Visits to the school are encouraged

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE APPILCATION TO THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVIC

Information about the school

Capel Primary School educates and inspires children to become successful and fulfilled lifelong learners.

It is a popular village school serving the local communities of Capel, Five Oak Green and Tudeley, and enjoys a rural setting between the towns of Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and Tonbridge.

With single form entry, the school offers places to children from age 4 through 11 within a catchment with socio economic diversity typical of the area.

Our family school thrives on an ethos of mutual respect and support – and is a school where each child is encouraged to explore and grow - academically, artistically, physically and emotionally.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01892) 837158

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.