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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2117-201S
  • Posted:22/09/2023
  • Pay:£21,293 FTE ( Actual £16,980)
  • Start Date:30th October 2023
  • App Close Date:29/09/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:4th October 2023

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About this Role

Post Title: KS1 or KS2 Teaching Assistant

School: Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 34 hours (Monday, Tuesday. Thursday & Friday 8.30am-3.30pm / Wednesday 8.30am – 5pm)

Weeks: 39

Grade: KR3

Salary: £21,293 FTE - Actual £16,980

Start Date: 30th October 2023

Advert Closing Date (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date): 29th September at 12 noon

Interview Date: 4th October 2023

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 KS1 or KS2 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 benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression. They 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 office@dbcps.kent.sch.uk or telephoning 01322 470678

We offer:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
  • Employee support services.
  • Effective CPD opportunities
  • Collaborative working with other schools
  • Excellent ICT facilities
  • Opportunities for flexible working

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Cygnus Academies Trust

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.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.

Cygnus Academies Trust

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management. We offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time) Employee support services. Effective CPD opportunities Collaborative working with other schools Excellent ICT facilities Opportunities for flexible working

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

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

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 Education.