Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Speldhurst CEP School, Speldhurst

Ref:KCC886-3042-64S
Posted:30/01/2023
Pay:Kent Range 3
Start Date:18th April 2023
App Close Date:03/03/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:7th March 2022

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Teaching Assistant

Speldhurst Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support our wonderful pupils.

Speldhurst is an Outstanding school and this is a great opportunity to join our happy and motivated team. The school has a strong Christian ethos and is at the heart of the Speldhurst village community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic class based teaching assistant who can hit the ground running to support our children. You will have a passion for working with children and may have experience of working in the classroom, with small groups and in supporting individual pupils. The ability to cover a class for short periods of time would be a great advantage. The post is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week. Although experience is an advantage, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant skills. Experience in running interventions, speech and language and social and communication groups would also be an advantage. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential.

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 a great advantage. Empathy and an ability to establish good working relationships with staff, parents and pupils are essential.

Necessary Experience:

Good standard of education with strong Literacy and Numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths essential)
Strong ICT skills
The ability to take responsibility for small intervention groups and, on occasion, whole classes for short periods of time is required.
Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience as an HLTA/TA or Teacher
Knowledge of specific SEN programmes such as BEAM, Cartouche, Early Bird etc
First Aid Qualification
Ability to run an after-school club
Artistic/display ability

Qualifications:

Any of the following would be welcomed:

Teaching Assistant Level 3

HLTA

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 SERVICE

Information about the school

Speldhurst Church of England Aided Primary School is in a village 3 miles from Tunbridge Wells in Kent and is at the heart of a thriving village community. We are a small, caring school with just 214 pupils so it is possible to know every child.

The school became Voluntary Aided in September 2004 and is known for its strong sense of community and Christian ethos. We have an Outstanding Ofsted judgement (February 2014) and an Excellent SIAMS judgement (June 2019). Our dedicated team of teachers, governors and support staff work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We provide a happy, caring environment, a broad and balanced academic curriculum and promote high standards of behaviour. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs S Hayward
Address:Langton Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0NP
Telephone: (01892) 863044
Email: headteacher@speldhurst.kent.sch.uk

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