Early Years/Year 1 Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Lady Joanna Thornhill (Endowed) Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-3284-134S
Posted:31/03/2023
Pay:Kent Range 3
Start Date:As soon as possible
App Close Date:05/05/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive Early Years/KS1 team. You should be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to strive for their best.

Your numeracy and literacy skills will be strong enough to improve children's standards. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable. Good time management and the ability to work using your own initiative are essential. All applications will be considered and all relevant training will be given to the right candidate.

Responsibilities may include:

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Understand the Early Years curriculum and how to promote learning
Use effective questioning to ensure learning moves on for different groups of pupils
Provide pastoral care and support for pupils to learn and develop curiosity
Support the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, speech and communication
Work under the direction of the Class Teachers and the Early Years Leader to lead learning both indoors and outdoors

Above all you need to like children, to want the very best for them and be prepared to put their needs first. Children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants , as they are under-represented within our school workforce.

This is a rolling advertisement and the School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met.

We would ask Recruitment Agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Information about the school

Lady Joanna is a two-form entry endowed primary school, in the centre of the idyllic village of Wye. It is set in amazing grounds and the outside area is being further developed into a really special and exciting space for the children.

At Lady Joanna, we aim to provide a stable, caring, learning environment in which children are happy to attend, are stimulated, keen to learn and flourish. We provide for a wide range of ability and are committed to providing equal opportunities and extra support to those who are vulnerable or have special needs. Our curriculum is for the Head, Heart and Hand and this means we want to provide an expansive education.

Lady Joanna is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, which empowers the children to learn more about their rights and how they work in practice. The school also supports children to become courageous advocates through the School Council and we are proud of our environment and promote environmental issues.

Lady Joanna is a member of CARE Foundation Trust which is a group of 10 local primary schools. This provides support and shared learning opportunities across the trust.

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 posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Lady Joanna Thornhill will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. This information will be kept on file for 6 months, in line with data protection procedures. The panel will ensure we meet our duty under the Equality Act, 2010.

We particularly welcome applications from applicants from ethnic minority groups, as they are under-represented within our school workforce.

The School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met, it is therefore advised that applications are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will also consider part time applications. Please indicate as part of your written application whether you would like to work part time.

We do not use Agencies for our recruitment process - please do not contact us regarding this advertisement.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs R Foster
Address:Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA
Telephone: (01233) 812781
Email: s.swan@ladyj.kent.sch.uk

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