Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant - Term Time

River Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2312-248S
• Posted:21/03/2023
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/03/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 29th March 2023

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Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience of supporting teaching and learning in a primary school, working with Key Stage 2 children? Do you have a positive outlook and a good sense of humour? Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who can show initiative and enjoys working with children? We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work as a class TA with one of our KS2 classes and you could be just the right person for the role!

We are looking for the right person who will:

• Work in partnership with our Key Stage 2 teaching team to meet children's needs
• Deliver high quality learning support to enable children to make steps of progress across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, including through interventions
• Provide opportunities to develop children's play and social skills in recreation times
• Be organised, flexible and willing to use your initiative in order to meet children’s needs
• Have a positive outlook, with a good sense of humour and high expectations of our children.

We are looking for candidates who can support the positive caring ethos of our school and who have the qualifications, experience and willingness to form and sustain positive relationships with children and staff, and be flexible in their approach to meet our children’s needs.

Candidates must have experience of supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.

Candidates must have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs with a good pass including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above. Experience of working with children with SEND would be beneficial. Please make sure that your application reflects the full range of skills and experience which you would bring to the post, which would make you the ideal candidate. 

As a school we will offer you:

• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity
• Opportunities for professional development consistent with your own aims and the needs of the children you will be supporting
• Well behaved children who love to learn!
• A positive and friendly team who work together effectively to meet the needs of our children. 

The hours are 8.45am to 3.15pm, term time only.

Candidates should have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs with a good pass including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above.

Please make sure that your application reflects the full range of skills and experience which you would bring to the post, which would make you the ideal candidate.

Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children. In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we may conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at the interview stage.

Information about the school

River is an inclusive school. Our children are valued as unique individuals; we celebrate diversity and respect children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We aim to sustain a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning community where each child can achieve success. The school is situated in a popular residential area, just outside the main town of Dover. The school is fully inclusive and attracts children from the local community. Parents and governors are very interested and supportive of the school and play an active part in all aspects of our continuing development. The school roll is approximately 420 with children organised into fourteen mixed ability classes. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision class for 12 children with speech and/or language impairments. These children spend much time each day in their mainstream class with their peers. We are fortunate to have a vibrant and energetic staff team who support each other fully, sharing ideas and best practice.

As a Federation we will offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
• A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
• A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
• A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.
• Regular staff room treats!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Head of School)
• Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
• Telephone: (01304) 822516
• Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description