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SEN Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Riverview Infant School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2462-120S
  • Posted:20/01/2023
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:20 February 2023
  • App Close Date:03/02/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 6 February 2023

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We are looking for a suitable, experienced person to work as a class-based Teaching Assistant primarily supporting a child 1:1 in our large 4 form entry Infant School in Gravesend.  Initially, the position is in EYFS but the person must be confident and capable to work across the school. 

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2023.

Previous experience of working in a school is required and a minimum of NVQ L3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is preferable.

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

This post requires someone with a calm, patient disposition and an ability to work as part of a team.

Awareness of related health and safety and knowledge of First Aid is also a necessary requirement for this post.

Are you the kind of person who:

  • Likes working with small children?
  • Is hard working and conscientious?
  • Is an excellent communicator?
  • Is organised and efficient?
  • Is friendly and flexible?

 In return we can offer:

  • Salary based on £19,293 FTE,pro-rated to £12,070.65 based on 27.5 hours per week, term-time only
  • The opportunity to join a team in a friendly and welcoming work environment
  • Being part of a network of premises workers across the Trust
  • An effective induction.
  • Training, development, mentoring and coaching
  • Additional support from The Golden Thread Alliance Trust’s experienced Central Team
  • Wonderful children!

The Golden Thread Alliance Trust is a small local trust that puts children at the heart of its decision making. We understand the value of strong collaborations in achieving our goal.

Working for The Golden Thread Alliance Trust offers our employees a wealth of opportunities for professional development as well as an emphasis on wellbeing. Our Staff Charter is our pledge to put employees at the centre of our organisation. Our Staff Charter and Wellbeing package can be found on our website.

Some of the benefits in our Staff Charter include:

- Two additional days off per year, one as a 'Happy Birthday' from the Trust, following a successful probation period, which can be taken during term time

- Free breakfast club place for your child if you work in breakfast club or after-school club, and half price places for other staff members

- Subsidised eye test and contribution to glasses for eligible computer users

- Annual flu vaccination

- Free tea, coffee and refreshments

- Christmas lunch

- Termly breakfast for all staff

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

 

Information about the school

School Description: Riverview Infant School is a large four form entry infant school with an increasingly diverse community where exemplary staff are dedicated to ensuring that the time children spend there is successful and remembered fondly. Leaders and staff believe learning should be enjoyable to engage and motivate children, building on and consolidating the unique set of experiences that each child brings. Children are at the heart of the school, encouraged to persevere and to be aspirational in their learning, as well as to actively contribute to their community, in essence equipping them to be valuable citizens for the future.

Riverview has high expectations for the children in its care, not only for academic success but in all aspects of personal achievement.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tina Ricketts
  • Address:Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: hr@galaxytrust.co.uk

Documents

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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.