Teaching Assistant (1:1) - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2127-110S
• Posted:20/09/2023
• Pay:Actual salary £11,880 - £17,160 per annum
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:16/10/2023 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you calm with a friendly demeanour? Do you have experience working with children with ADHD/ASD? Are you seeking to learn new skills in a supportive and vibrant environment? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (1:1) to join us as soon as possible. The successful candidate will need to have relevant experience in working with primary-aged children, a proven high standard of both spoken and written English, the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. The successful candidate will be able to work using their own initiative and demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, you will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust. We are looking for someone with experience of children with ASD and ADHD to work 1:1 for 2 pupils (1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon). We can offer you training and support and the chance to work within a highly ambitious community of children, staff and parents.

We are also recruiting for a permanent Teaching Assistant who will offer general classroom support. To view the opportunity, please click here. 

This role can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis, Term time + 1 week inset. Please see the hours below:

• 22.5 hours per week (8.00am-12.30pm Mon-Fri): Actual salary of £11,880 per annum (£22,714 full time equivalent) 
• 32.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm Mon- Fri): Actual salary of £17,160 per annum (£22,714 full time equivalent) 

Interviews will be conducted on Monday 9th October 2023.

Note that whilst the position is offered on a fixed term basis initially, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Paddock Wood Primary Academy or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Information about the school

We are a large three form entry Primary School situated in Paddock Wood. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of the community. As the Interim Principal of Paddock Wood Primary Academy, I am honoured to serve a community with so much tradition, culture, ambition and love for their children.

We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all. As an IB World School, our curriculum provision is enhanced further through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). It is an aspirational high quality inquiry-led learning framework, where the National Curriculum is delivered through in-context experiences. Through the IB PYP curriculum framework, children are encouraged to be risk-takers, life-long learners and global citizens.

We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of ‘aspire, respect and persevere’ permeate through everything we say and do. Our academy is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child and encouraging our children to explore their interests and passions and achieving excellence.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Head of Recruitment - LAT)
• Address:Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Enquiries@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Fax: (01892) 833672

Documents

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• Teaching Assistant | Job Description | Paddock Wood Primary Academy