Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

West Malling CEP School, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-3086-126S
• Posted:03/03/2023
• Pay:FTE £20,350 - Actual Salary £12,675
• Start Date:April 2023
• App Close Date:20/03/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Are you thinking of working with children? Do you enjoy a challenge that is hugely rewarding?   Whether you are new to a classroom or looking to build on your existing experience we would love to hear from you.

Here at West Malling we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join us.  The total hours for this post are 27.5 per week, worked over five days.  A job share would be seriously considered for the right candidate. Initially, this is a fixed term appointment until 31 December 2023, with a high chance of extending.  

We pride ourselves on our family ethos and positive, professional culture where we work supportively together to achieve the best outcomes for the children in our care.  We know that if we, as professional staff, let our light shine, then so will the light of our children.  

We can offer you: 

• Fantastic pupils and a friendly and nurturing school team, committed to excellence 
• A committed leadership team and friendly and dedicated staff 
• A well-resourced school with an exciting curriculum 
• Term-time only with 26 days paid annual leave – increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service 
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme 
• A role in which no two days are the same – You will provide vital support and assistance to the classroom teacher, making sure students are given all the help they need to get the most from their education 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Aims for excellence. 
• Has a passion to make a difference, and is a good communicator with a real ability to nurture, inspire and motivate vulnerable children. 
• Has some previous experience of working within a school or supporting pupils with their learning. 
• Has care, compassion and a sense of humour.  

Should you be interested in the vacancy, and have questions, please do not hesitate to give Clare Petrucci, our Business Manager a call. 

We would love for you to visit us ahead of applying. This can be arranged through the school office. 

Tenax Schools Trust is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants are expected to share this commitment.   All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. 

Information about the school

West Malling CE Primary School is a thriving, successful, one-form entry primary school set in attractive grounds on the edge of the historic town of West Malling, in one of the most beautiful parts of Kent at the edge of the North Downs. Our vision is to "let our light shine" as children and adults.

Our school is small with a caring, friendly environment, where it is possible to know all our children and their families. We have high expectations within a supportive and positive community where every child genuinely does matter and is treated as the unique individual they are. We are fortunate to be supported by the local community of West Malling and as a Church of England school, we have strong links with St Mary's Church in the village.

The school was last inspected by OFSTED in January 2023, where it was found to be "Good" in all areas. Inspectors noted that "pupils are happy and thrive in this caring school. Children develop very positive friendships with one another". It was highlighted that we "provide a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" and that teachers "make effective use of their time in class".

The school is "Good" under the SIAMS framework (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools, March 2022) which found "the Christian vision is woven through school life so that the community actively embrace inclusion and flourishing. As a result, pupils express their thoughts and act with certainty".

We are proud to be a member of the Tenax Schools Trust.

We are ambitious and aim to maximise the potential of all our children and staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr David Rye
• Address:West Malling CEP School, Old Cricket Ground, Norman Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6RL
• Telephone: 01732 842061
• Email: headteacher@west-malling.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 842267

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description & Person Specification