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Kindergarten Assistant - Term Time

Folkestone Primary, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-2143-171S
  • Posted:26/04/2023
  • Pay:AR04 £20,104 (£14,021 pro rata)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/07/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To Be Confirmed

Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Kindergarten Assistant to join our team at Folkestone Primary. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, enthusiastic, patient and caring, to help our children enjoy, learn and achieve success. You will be required to provide support to children who have SEN (including ASC, ADHD & SEMH) in groups or 1:1, within a classroom setting. 

 Are you...

  • Someone who has the highest expectations of themselves and others?
  • A dedicated team player with energy, drive and creativity?
  • Able to work collaboratively and act with initiative?
  • Of the belief that all children can do well and have a desire to help them achieve?
  • Ambitious and committed to your own professional development?
  • Able to demonstrate a willingness to take on board advice in order to develop further?
  • Able to supervise children at more unstructured times of the school day, engaging them in games and social skills activities?

 Do you…

  • Have an early years qualification (essential)
  • Have a keen interest in supporting children’s learning?
  • Have the ability to build a rapport with learners, including those with special educational needs?Have the ability to use ICT and to learn new ICT skills?

 In return, we can offer...

  • Fabulous children who want to learn
  • A fantastic supporting and friendly team of staff
  • Ongoing CPD & support for future career progression
  • A school which takes pupil & staff wellbeing seriously
  • Supportive central Trust team, governors & a dedicated staff team who are continually willing to learn
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference & be part of our journey to set a new standard in non-selective, knowledge rich education.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage with lunchtime activities and supervision so, an ability to play, have fun and be able to actively supervise is essential. In addition to this, all employees are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position.

Please state your curriculum strengths and experience on your application form.

30 hours a week. 12 noon to 6pm. Monday to Friday.

Term Time + INSET Days

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with children as part of the selection process and will be expected to have visited the school prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

 

Information about the school

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour.

Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) based in Folkestone on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes five schools in Folkestone:-

• Folkestone Primary • Folkestone Academy • Morehall Primary • Martello Primary • Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each school is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Caroline Dominguez
  • Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: 01303 842433
  • Email: hr@turnerschools.com
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 Education.