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Fixed Term Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Shears Green Infant School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2119-104S
  • Posted:07/02/2023
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:23rd February 2023

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                                                                            Hornchurch Academy Trust

                                                                            Required as soon as possible

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

School:    Shears Green Infant School

Post:        1 year contract - 32.5 hours per week 

Grade:      KR3

The Hornchurch Academy Trust is a group of six schools based in Rainham, Upminster and Northfleet within the London Borough of Havering and Kent.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

  • is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
  • is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
  • is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
  • is able to build and maintain effective relationships
  • is committed to working as part of a team

As part of Hornchursh Academy Trust, we can offer you:

  • Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.
  • Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.
  • Continuous service granted to joining staff.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.
  • Staff discount scheme (HES rewards).
  • 24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.

 At Shears Green Infant School we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment. The position is subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure checks.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Please contact Ms H Kotze, Head Teacher, on 01474 566700 to arrange a tour of the school and for further essential information. 

 

Information about the school

Shears Green Infant School is part of the Hornchurch Academy Trust which is a group of six schools based in Rainham, Upminster and Northfleet within the London Borough of Havering and Kent.

We are a large Infant school nestled within Northfleet just off of the A2. We have lovely outdoor learning areas including our Reception play garden, our year 1 play garden and our large forest area.

We offer wrap around care and have been awarded the Leading Parent Partnership Award for our dedication to working relentlessly with parents to ensure the best care for our children.

Everyone at Shears Green Infants is supported to feel happy and confident in all they do to achieve the best they can. Our family approach where everybody looks after everyone filters through all we do.

As a feeder school to Shears Green Junior School, our transition programme and relationship with them is strong, enabling children and parents to begin their journey in the Junior School with confidence and ease.

Our community links with nursery feeders is strengthened through training programmes delivered by our Early Years team, enhancing practice and school readiness.

Our parents say we are caring, kind, committed and always go the extra step to ensure the safety and happiness of the children in our care. Visitors comment on the calm and focused learning environment which enables our children to take risks and feel confident to be challenged.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 566700

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.