Teaching Assistant - Part-time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

• Ref:KCC886-2078-228S
• Posted:29/01/2024
• Pay:Aquila Pay Level ‘B’ £22,278 to Level ‘D’ £23,695
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:26/02/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 1st March 2024

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We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team in our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP), with a designation for supporting pupils with Autism.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is part of the Aquila Multi Academy Trust and as such the pay scales are above the Kent Scheme pay scales, with the Trust being a Living Wage Employer with the salary for the post set at Aquila Pay Level ‘B’ £21,296 to Level ‘D’ £22,731 FTE – depending upon skills and experience. (The candidate will need to be clear about these in their application.)

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, flexible and adaptable, have experience of working within a primary school or nursery setting and demonstrate a calm and positive approach to working with children. You will be required to work 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year. 

The role will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to and respected.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with individual and small groups of pupils, preparing classrooms and materials, and building positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning. 

Whilst previous experience of working in a SEND/ASD environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. 

If you would like to know more about the school or the SRP where you will be supporting children we strongly reccomend that you come and visit the school. We look forward to hearing from you!

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check). Please ensure email addresses are provided for all referees.

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Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is situated in the heart of New Romney, surrounded by beautiful grounds and equipped with excellent resources to support its 15 classes and more than 420 pupils. Our over-subscribed and well-maintained school was judged Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2019 and again in 2024.

We are proud to have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff who are dedicated to enabling every child to reach their full potential. We provide a stable, caring and stimulating environment where children are happy, eager to learn and inspired to achieve their best. Our curriculum and ethos cater for a wide range of abilities, encouraging all pupils to thrive and succeed.

As a Church of England school, we have a strong Christian ethos and close links with St Nicholas Church in New Romney. These connections enrich our collective worship and underpin our school values.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding private nursery on site, which also offers breakfast and after-school club provision, as well as a Children’s Centre, further supporting our families and the wider community.

Our academy is also home to a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)—a 14-place provision for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation. This inclusive setting sits within the mainstream academy, ensuring children benefit from both specialist and integrated learning experiences. St Nicholas also proudly holds the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence Award.

Located in the ancient Cinque Port of New Romney, our school enjoys a rural Kent setting with excellent transport links: just 20 minutes to Ashford, 30 minutes to Folkestone, 45 minutes to Canterbury, and around 45 minutes from Hastings for those travelling from East Sussex.

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience first-hand the unique qualities that make St Nicholas CE Primary Academy such a special place to learn and grow.

At St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment, online, and overseas checks where applicable. All new trustees, employees, and volunteers undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction, with regular updates in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Christopher Dale
• Address:Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BP
• Telephone: (01797) 361906
• Email: headteacher@st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01797) 363118

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• SRP_TA_ Job Description & Person Specification