Ks1 Teaching Assistant and Ks2 Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Swalecliffe Community Primary School, Swalecliffe

• Ref:KCC886-2643-129S
• Posted:20/01/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:1st February 2023

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We are seeking two full-time Teaching Assistants to join our hard-working, committed team. Could this be you?

For both full-time roles, we are looking for someone who has proven experience and training in supporting pupils with complex needs. The role will involve supporting the learning of basic skills, Speech and Language interventions, motor skills interventions etc. An understanding of successful strategies for supporting children with SEN needs such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia would be beneficial. The role will include supporting key children in small groups to access the curriculum and also to undertake interventions within the classroom and across the year group

Are you flexible in your thinking, adaptable and experienced in running interventions? Are you patient, with a good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEN? Is the wellbeing of children a priority in your approach to learning support? If so, then we would welcome your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Have relevant qualifications or experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard in English and Maths.
• Be strong communicators who enjoy building relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Support the child first, pupil second ethos which underpins our school.
• Be good team players, flexible and prepared to use their initiative.
• Be committed to their own professional development.
• Be someone who enjoys working with children and is fun to work with!
• Be imaginative, creative, very energetic and prepared to work outside, whatever the weather!

The hours will be all day: 08:30 to 15:15 includes a 15-minute break and 30 minutes for lunch.

Information about the school

Swalecliffe is a large, friendly school with 580 pupils. We have a fantastic location by the sea and a terrific school site. Our ethos is Child first: Pupil second; with a warm, supportive atmosphere where we all work together to ensure every child achieves their full potential. We always look for staff who will bring their passion for learning, flexibility and humour to join our dynamic and extremely hardworking team. We look forward to hearing from you. Please call us if you have any questions.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Steve Clayton
• Address:Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 2PH
• Telephone: 01227 272101
• Email: office@swalecliffe.kent.sch.uk