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Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Downs View Infant School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2574-83S
  • Posted:30/01/2023
  • Pay:Kent Range 5 £20,595 (pro-rota)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 22nd February 2023

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant who is committed to working in partnership with an outstanding year 2 class teacher and teaching team in raising standards and securing the best possible achievements for every child. Hours are 8.30am-3.15pm daily, ( 1 hour lunch)  term time only. 

To become part of our team as an Outstanding Class Teaching Assistant you will need to:

  • Have experience of supporting children within a school setting
  • Have high expectations of yourself and others and have a proven record of good/outstanding practice which resulted in accelerated progress and attainment for children
  • Have high standards in both spoken and written English, providing a good role model for children
  • Be a proactive learner, using support and advice to support and enhance teaching and learning
  • Have the energy and drive to support the class teacher in getting the best outcomes for every child  
  • Be highly organised, motivated and flexible with the ability to inspire and challenge children
  • Have some experience of cover supervision of a whole class or a large group of children      
  • Demonstrate the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice
  • A willingness to make a difference to all children's life experiences through supporting the delivery of a bespoke curriculum 
  • Have lots of energy and a good sense of humour
  • Are flexible in your approach and have a positive work ethic
  • Are enthusiastic, reliable and work well as part of a team. 

We can offer you:

  • An outstanding school (OFSTED June 2011)
  • Outstanding support from your class teacher and other colleagues
  • Delightful children who are full of enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
  • Teaching school status, working as part of the Ashford Teaching Alliance
  • Child centred vision and values
  • Strong support for your further professional development through opportunities to learn from outstanding practitioners
  • An opportunity to work as an outstanding Teaching Assistant, sharing your expertise and practice with colleagues and with other schools
  • A strong forward thinking leadership team
  • Highly motivated staff who are full of inspiration and thrive from new initiatives and ideas
  • Experienced governors who have high expectations and the drive to challenge and support
  • A vibrant and stimulating learning environment in which to work.

 Visits to the school are essential, so please come and soak up the atmosphere and meet our amazing children and staff in action!  Please contact the school office to make an appointment.      

Information about the school

Downs View is a three-form entry purpose built Infant School on the outskirts of Ashford. We have 270 children in our school. We enjoy an excellent partnership with other local schools and settings, including Kennington C of E Academy. We have five Basic Skills Quality Mark awards, a Healthy School Award, Platinum Travel Plan, Active Sports Mark, Governor Mark and Arts Mark Gold. In October 2023 we were graded Good by Ofsted with Outstanding areas. We have a Forest School area and extensive grounds which we utilise to maximise learning. We are part of a very proactive CATs collaboration where we benefit from working in partnership with fifteen other local schools in Ashford. We have two Senior Leaders in Education and have benefited from having a Maths mastery specialist; they enrich the opportunities we offer for all children. They also utilise their expertise to support other schools and colleagues. We value play and child-initiated learning across our school which has resulted in high quality learning through play both inside and outside. Please look at our website to find out more about our school, its values and ethos.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tracy Kent Sarah Collins
  • Address:Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford , Kent, TN25 4PJ
  • Telephone: (01233) 632339
  • Email: office@downs-view.kent.sch.uk

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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.