1:1 TSEND Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

St Mary of Charity CEP School, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-2051-77S
• Posted:23/02/2023
• Pay:£19,428.00 pro rata
• Start Date:April 2023
• App Close Date:17/03/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 24th March 2023

Advert

St Mary of Charity CE Primary School is dedicated to providing an outstanding education for all of our children. This aim means that inclusion is at the heart of our provision.

We are looking for a skilled individual to work 1:1 with a child in KS2. The successful candidate needs to show initiative, patience and work well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be open to new training opportunities and will ideally have a good knowledge of ASD and Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties in children. This is desirable but not required as full training will be provided if needed. Experience of working with young children with ASD needs is also desirable. 

In return our school will offer: hard-working, charming and independent children; a committed and welcoming staff team and opportunities to learn and progress in your career.

The position is for 27.5 hours a week and will initially be a temporary post until the end of December 2023. This post will then be reviewed in line with funding. 

St Mary of Charity Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Therefore, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

St. Mary of Charity C of E Primary School is a 1 form entry Church of England Primary School in the heart of Faversham, serving the local community. The school is part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Multi Academy Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk). The school has a hard working, friendly and committed staff team and an active Governing Body. We are an inclusive school that encourages children to be curious, passionate, ambitious and courageous, making excellent use of our close links to Faversham to enhance our curriculum offer for all pupils. We are committed to ensuring that all members of our community reach their potential which includes strong CPD practises for all staff. The school has been judged Good with Outstanding Early Years Provision in July 2025 and successfully lives up to its foundation as a church school with notable strengths (SIAMs May 2025).

St Mary of Charity C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Louise Rowley-Jones
• Address:Orchard Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AP
• Telephone: (01795) 532496
• Email: office@smcs.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01795 591052