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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

The Gateway Primary Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2685-99S
  • Posted:14/02/2024
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:11th March
  • App Close Date:29/02/2024 at 20:00
  • Interviews:6th March

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The Gateway Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join the great staff team at this popular one form entry school.

The post will involve working within Year 5 and Year 6 and as a midday supervisor. Expertise in working with high attaining pupils and vulnerable pupils with emotional needs is essential. The candidate will be committed to supporting children in reaching their full potential both academically and socially.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A good standard of education (minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths)
  • Experience of supporting pupils in upper Key Stage 2
  • Planning and delivering interventions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A good understanding of children's emotional needs and development
  • A friendly, caring, understanding approach with a good sense of humour
  • The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive team

Hours of work: 8.30am to 3.00pm, term time only.

 Contact the school to make an appointment to discuss the appointment with the Headteacher.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcomes of references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Information about the school

We are a popular, one-form entry primary academy with a big heart and a strong sense of community at our core. Our friendly, welcoming ethos is built on high expectations and a deep respect for the individual talents and abilities of every child. Our children are delightful, motivated, and thrive in an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and supported.

As a stand-alone academy, we benefit from the flexibility and autonomy to shape our vision, while playing an active and collaborative role in the wider Dartford community. This means that as SENCO, you will not only be well-supported internally, but also part of a dynamic professional network within Dartford.

We are proud of our excellent resources, spacious classrooms, and a happy, dedicated staff team who work closely together. Our supportive leadership team value the vital role of SEN provision in driving success for all learners, and you’ll find that your expertise is both respected and celebrated.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2022), we were delighted to maintain our status for delivering high-quality education. The report highlighted strong leadership, positive behaviour, a rich and varied curriculum, and a learning environment that fosters academic excellence and emotional well-being.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 289958

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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.