Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy High Halstow, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2421-5S
• Posted:25/05/2023
• Pay:Actual salary £15,920 per annum (£21,189 fte)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:12/06/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

High Halstow Primary Academy has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will provide impactful support for pupils, both on a 1:1 or small group basis, who need extra support in the classroom. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in our pupils' development. Pupils have access to many natural resources and a wonderful outside area to aid their development. You will be working in the classroom and implementing programmes of support designed specifically to meet the pupils’ needs. 

We are ambitious for all of our pupils and believe that a Teaching Assistant working with our talented teaching staff will enhance pupil’s learning experience.  Our support staff ensure that they are well prepared and continuously develop themselves for the benefit of our pupils.  We are unrelenting and graciously uncompromising. 

Ideally, you will already hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning and will share our vision to support pupils to make better than expected progress in their learning as a result of your support of their learning.  

​​​​​​​This is a fixed term opportunity for 1 academic year with the potential to become permanent thereafter. 

Information about the school

Working with us: Leigh Academy High Halstow is an over-subscribed one-form entry village primary school. Pupils are hard-working and respectful and parents and carers work closely with us to ensure our pupils receive the best opportunities.

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is integral to our curriculum. We aim for our pupils to become well-rounded, lifelong learners and global citizens that are ready for secondary school and beyond.

The school is fortunate to have fantastic indoor and outdoor environments to enhance the learning opportunities for the pupils. Additionally, all KS1 and KS2 pupils have access to a 1:1 device which enables staff to further adapt teaching and learning experiences. Leigh Academies Trust provides outstanding opportunities for staff to work collaboratively as well as receiving high-quality professional development at all stages of the career journey.

Our vision and values: - High Halstow Primary Academy has at its core the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education. - We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Through our extended curriculum we seek to meet the needs of the individual. - We aim to build a community where everyone feels equally valued, safe and challenged to do their best in everything. - We are committed to ensuring the very best for our children in order for them to play a significant part in society.

"We believe in the huge potential of our pupils and focus relentlessly on high aspirations and high achievement. We recognise for some this could be in academic subjects whilst for others their strengths could lie in other areas such as sports and the arts. There is something very special about being a part of High Halstow Primary Academy; everybody who walks through the academy senses the amazing atmosphere and the buzz of learning." - Principal Gemma Stangroom

Job Contact Information

• Name:Olivia Couzins
• Address:Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8TF
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

Documents

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• Teaching Assistant | Job Description | High Halstow Primary Academy