Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Full-time

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-2651-194S
• Posted:06/09/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 3, TTO (term time only)
• Start Date:Jan 0001
• App Close Date:10/10/2023 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (fixed term for 1 year with the possibility of a permanent contract). The post is for 25 hours a week (Monday to Friday) and 5 hours a week as a midday supervisor, both term time only.  Total - 30 hours. (8:45am - 3:15pm).

Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children with their development and learning? Do you want to be part of a positive and supportive team?  Are you a quick learner and a positive person? 

Come and join us at Broadwater Down Primary School.

We are a happy, committed and successful team with a strong belief that:

"Every child is happy and excited about their learning because they have a strong community committed to supporting and celebrating their individual characters and achievements."

We can offer:

• supportive, enthusiastic and friendly colleagues
• happy, friendly pupils who want to learn
• extensive school grounds, including our own woodland, in which to teach
• high quality training and collaboration with local schools

Experience of working with children is a must and experience of working with children with varying SEN/D is desirable.

We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, willing to work hard and has very high expectations of themselves and others. 

The successful candidate will be required to support individuals and groups during learning activities in the classroom and outside in the wider learning environment.  He/she needs to be able to develop ideas from the class teacher and be able to both work under the direction of the teacher and on his/her own initiative. 

School visits are encouraged and possible. Please contact the school office to make an appointment at office@broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk 

Information about the school

We are a small local primary school who believe in community, diversity and excellence. We are an integral part of the community around us and enjoy the close relationships we have with pupils and their families.

In school, kindness and emotional well-being are at the core of everything we do for the children in our care. The team support each other to enrich pupils' lives with interesting learning experiences tailored to meet children's needs and contexts.

In October 2024, the school was given a Nurturing Schools Award by Nurture UK, in recognition of the work that we do to support children's mental well-being and emotional literacy.

Working at Broadwater you will find colleagues who are positive, supportive and eager to collaborate, striving to achieve the very best for the children in our care. You will find pupils who are curious, friendly and vibrant who have a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences which come together to form a magical school community.

We are situated near the Pantiles end of Tunbridge Wells and we are lucky to have a large site with lots of outdoor space such as a field, big playground, class outdoor areas and a courtyard. Currently, we have six classes from Reception to Year 6 with around 130 pupils on roll.

A March 2023 OFSTED inspection graded the school as good in all areas.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A Cornelius
• Address:Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN2 5RP
• Telephone: (01892) 527588
• Email: headteacher@broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01892 535591