Ks1 Teaching Assistant Inc. SEND Support - Full-time

Priory Infant School, Ramsgate

Ref:KCC886-2345-90S
Posted:20/11/2023
Pay:KR3 £21,293 FTE (pro rata, - 39 weeks only)
Start Date:January 2024
App Close Date:04/12/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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We currently have a 30 hour Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant position available supporting children within the classroom, particularly with SEMH/Social and Communication needs.

This post would be most suited to someone with previous classroom experience and SEND experience as there is the requirement to cover PPA for the KS1 class teacher within this role.

Please note the closing date may be sooner than detailed if a suitable candidate applies and is successful at interview which may be brought forward.

Start : January 2024

This will be a temporary one year position until 31st August 2024 in the first instance.

30 hours per week -8.30am - 3.30pm Mon - Fri (inc. hour lunch unpaid). These hours can be increased to 32.5 hours per week with a half hour lunch duty included for the right applicant.

Term time only plus 5 additional INSET days (39 weeks)

Do you have experience of working in a school environment?

Are you kind, caring and empathetic towards others and understand the importance of a nurturing environment?

Do you understand all behaviour as communication however challenging it may be?

Are you confident to take the class during preparation, planning and assessment time (PPA) and able to adapt resources & activities to suit a child's individual needs?

Do you have the skills needed to work with young children who need additional support to access mainstream education especially supporting children with social and communication difficulties.

Do you see every day as a NEW day?

Can you remain calm and resilient in difficult situations?

Can you motivate and engage young children so that they love coming to school?

Are you able to build effective relationships with both children and adults?

Are you a great team worker and excellent communicator?

Do you see the glass as half full, not half empty?

Would you enjoy being part of a fantastic team of hardworking teachers and TAs?

If you said "Yes" to all of the above then we have the job for you!

We welcome visits to our school. To arrange a visit please email the SENCo senco@priory.kent.sch.uk or Headteacher headteacher@priory.kent.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 4th December, 2023 at 12pm

Interview date: To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. 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 Legislation 2022.

Information about the school

Priory Infant School is a two-form entry school in the heart of the seaside town of Ramsgate. The school was built 30 years ago and has 6 spacious classrooms and an extension which includes additional nurture/SEND rooms. The school is investing in redeveloping the outdoor play areas and has a dedicated wildlife area with a pond and vegetable plot.

We have recently been awarded Nurture Schools status and fully believe in the ethos of a nurturing environment in order to support the needs of all our children. Priory Infant School works very well with parents and carers and this is central to our school ethos.

We have a dedicated team of staff who provide a nurturing, supportive environment where our children are encouraged to be independent, resilient, creative and adventurous in their learning and aspirational in their lives.

We are determined to ensure our children receive a broad, exciting curriculum where success is celebrated and nurtured with experiences offered above and beyond the National Curriculum. We aim to ensure our children are happy, enthusiastic and receive the very best start to their school life.

The school serves a mixed catchment area resulting in a wide ranging, diverse cohort. Approximately 17% of our children receive SEND support in some form during their time with us and approximately 50% of our children are eligible for Pupil Premium funding.

We were recently visited by HMI In June 2023 where it was recognised that "pupils are happy to come to this friendly school where everyone is made to feel welcome and included." Please take time to read our full Ofsted report on our school website.

If you are willing to take on new challenges and are undeterred by hard work we would love you to join our fantastic team. Priory is a small school with a big heart. The friendly atmosphere at Priory is palpable and we positively encourage you to come and experience this for yourself!

School website: www.priory.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Clare Sellwood
Address:Cannon Road, Ramsgate , Kent, CT11 9XT
Telephone: (01843) 593105
Email: office@priory.kent.sch.uk

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