Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Cranbrook CEP School, Cranbrook

• Ref:KCC886-3027-189S
• Posted:01/12/2023
• Pay:KR3 (pro rata)
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:05/12/2023 at 17:00
• Interviews:December 2023

Advert

Teaching Assistant required for Terms 3 and 4

Are you positive and enthusiastic? Do you want to work as part of a team to ensure that all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment? Do you enjoy opportunities to have a positive impact on children, including chances to lead the class? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team. 

Hours of work: 5 days a week, 8.30am- 3.15pm with half an hour lunch break

This is a fixed term contract for Terms 3&4.

Salary: Kent Range 3. 

We are seeking a candidates who will:

• Work as an effective team player;
• Be self-motivated;
• Confidently lead the class when required (e.g. teacher planning time); 
• Effectively promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school;
• Be innovative and enthusiastic;
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and a commitment to inspiring learners;
• Support children over playtimes and for part of the lunchtime period. 

Do you have these attributes?

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Child Care and Education/Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a commitment to working towards this;
• Experience in phonics and interventions for SEN children;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• A good standard of maths, English and ICT skills;
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable;
• Organised and able to work independently, recording children's progress where required;
• Will initiate and participate in play activities or interventions during lunchtimes, encouraging children to engage.

Please note, if the right candidate is found prior to the close date, this advert may close earlier than the advertised date. 

Information about the school

Cranbrook Church of England Primary School is a one form entry school which mainly serves the rural town of Cranbrook and some outlying areas. Our school community is committed to ensuring that all children reach their potential.

We have outstanding staff, supportive parents, talented and motivated pupils, skilled governors and a strong sense of purpose based on our motto: Learn, Grow, Shine.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Francesca Shaw
• Address:Carriers Road, Cranbrook , Kent, TN17 3JZ
• Telephone: 01580 713249
• Email: sbm@cranbrook-cep.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01580 712270