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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Riverside Primary, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-3757-38S
  • Posted:08/09/2023
  • Pay:Medway NJC scale D2 point 4 – 11 pro rata
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:28/09/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Teaching Assistant

Employer: Riverside Primary School – part of Rainham Mark Education Trust

Salary: Medway NJC scale D2 point 4 – 11 (£21,189 to £24,054 FTE) pro rata to £15,562.14 - £18,093.16 per annum, 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, term time only, including 5 days for Staff Development Days.

Location: Riverside Primary School, St Edmund’s Way, Rainham, Kent ME8 8ET

To start – as soon as possible

We are a popular, mainstream community school, which is part of Rainham Mark Education Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019, and was recognised as being Outstanding in the areas of Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. The key values held by our school community add to the success and inclusive nature of the school.  These values are Curiosity, Happiness, Aspiration, Respect, Articulacy, Community, Teamwork, Equality and Resilience – ‘Character’.

The school has two integrated special provisions for a small number of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Visual Impairment, who are taught in the mainstream classes with appropriate support.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work under the direction of teachers, to support teaching and learning across the Key Stages, from Foundation Stage to Year 6. This may involve working with a class or supporting a high-needs child on more intensive basis to provide 1:1 support. They may also be expected to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of the Inclusion Manager.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards this. Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties would be an advantage, as well as understanding children with different behavioural needs.

They will have a sense of humour, a positive attitude and enjoy working as a proactive member of a team of teachers and assistants who put children at the centre of everything they do.  A desire to help children overcome barriers to learning is essential.

 In return, we can offer you:

  • amazing children, who are ‘Happy, Helpful and Hard-working’
  • opportunities to work across the primary sector as part of a growing school
  • ongoing professional development with a particular focus on inclusion
  • a supportive, dynamic and fun staff team
  • excellent grounds and facilities.
  • a benefits package through the Trust, including Benenden Health Care

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS Check at the appropriate level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

A visit prior to application is highly recommended – please telephone 01634 338700 to make an appointment.  If you would like to be considered for the post, please submit a Support Staff application form, which is available on the Trust website  https://www.rmet.org/vacancies  to recruitment@rmet.org  for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs Helen Robson

Closing date for applications:  28th September 2023 at Midday – we reserve the right to close the application process early if enough applications have been received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Information about the school

The core purpose of Rainham Mark Education Trust is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live.

Together, our ambitions for the children in our local community continue to build on current success, and raise the bar further, such that the life chances of each child in our care are maximised through a deeply inclusive education, routinely high expectations, and a range of opportunities that seek to embed a love of learning.

We are a family of three Academies in Medway, compromising of Rainham Mark Grammar School - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2022, Riverside Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ November 2019 and Twydall Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2023.

Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET) is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently realigned and strengthened our central team, relaunched our vision and established an ambitious future strategy.

The benefits of working for us include:

  • Support from a network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust

  • Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice

  • Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees

  • An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities

  • A sharp focus on staff well-being

As a Trust we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care. This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all the academies within RMET, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils. We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

We are also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:RMET HR Department
  • Address:St Edmunds Way, Wakeley Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
  • Telephone: 01634 338700
  • Email: riverside-office@rmet.org

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.