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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

The Primary First Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F16-228-S
  • Posted:29/11/2023
  • Pay:PFT B1 £24,404 FTE £17,807 pro rata
  • Start Date:January 2024
  • App Close Date:14/12/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:18th and 19th December 2023

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We have a great opportunity for a knowledgeable and efficient individual to join us in the role of Teaching Assistant at Wainscott Primary School. Teaching Assistants are vital in ensuring each child reaches their full potential. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can develop a positive working relationship with the children to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. 

Wainscott Primary School is a two-form entry School with a Nursery, with a staff of 50. We are a friendly and vibrant school that serves the community of Wainscott and surrounding areas. 

We are supported by The Primary First Trust to achieve the highest of educational standards for the setting. We are a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing MAT of 10 primaries across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway. 

We can offer:

· A commitment to your professional development and future career through superb CPD opportunities in the school and across the Trust.

· A positive working environment with strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing.

· Motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn.

· Opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the Head Teacher.

· Professional, hardworking, and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.

· A positive school community that will support you to be successful in your role.

· A paid staff wellbeing day. 

We would love to speak to you about this opportunity, and visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please feel free to contact us via email office@wainscottschool.org.uk 

To find out more information about the school visit our school website https://www.wainscott.medway.sch.uk/ 

CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to office@wainscottschool.org.uk 

Please note we reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate. 

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to the interview. 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form, and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, they will also be subject to an online search. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. 

The Primary First Trust is committed to taking positive and proactive steps throughout the recruitment process and the ongoing employment of our workforce to ensure appropriate and effective adjustments are put in place. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments to be put in place.

Information about the trust

The Primary First, a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing network of 10 individual primaries across Bexley, Gravesham and Medway. All are at different points in their journey - each with a unique context, considerable strengths and specific opportunities.

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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.