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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2117-196S
  • Posted:31/03/2023
  • Pay:KR3 - £21,893 FTE Actual £16,935
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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About this Role

Teaching Assistant

 

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is looking to appoint someone who has the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils through quality teaching and creative learning experiences.

 

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant who is an innovative individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and has the skills to be an inspiring and excellent role model to our learners.

 

Successful candidates will be experienced and successful Teaching Assistants who enjoy working in a team and taking responsibility. You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.

 

Visits to the school or telephone conversations with the Headteacher are encouraged and appointments for this can be made by emailing headteacher@dbcps.kent.sch.uk

 

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process, along with two written reference requests, one from you most recent employer.

 

34 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term time plus 5 inset days

 

Closing Date: Monday 17th April 2023 

 

Interview Date: TBC

 

Start Date: As soon as possible 

 

Contact: headteacher@dbcps.kent.sch.uk

 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact: headteacher@dbcps.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

At DBCPS we ensure that our children receive the best education, focussing on building independence, determination and self-belief. Our BRIDGE values are at the heart of everything that we do. Encouraging children to Believe in themselves, Respect each other, show Independence, be Determined, Grow together and demonstrate Excellence.

Our engaging, exciting and creative curriculum, encourages children to become life-long, resilient learners who are well prepared for their future as self-motivated and independent citizens of the world. As a community school, we build strong relationships and partnerships to ensure we know all our families well and how best to support them.

We are very proud of our school and hope that you will contact us to arrange a visit so that you can see for yourself. We are located on The Bridge Learning and Community Campus. We see ourselves as part of the local community and we strive to make local and international links to support both learning and citizenship at our school.

Safer Recruitment:

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.  Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities:

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  

Additional Information:

-          References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

-          Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

-          Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

-          Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

-          The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

-          The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jenny Baker
  • Address:Suscon, Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
  • Telephone: 01322 224201
  • Email: HR@cygnus.org.uk

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 Legislation.