Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

St Laurence in Thanet CE Junior Academy, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-2014-94S
• Posted:25/03/2024
• Pay:£22,278.00 pro rata (Actual Salary £15,604.00)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:19/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:25th April 2024

Advert

Are you enthusiastic about children’s learning and committed to all children and adults feeling valued?

Our friendly, hardworking team are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated TA to join our talented and supportive team. The successful candidate will be a flexible, positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and has experience in covering classes, with the ability to contribute to our school's community and vision, helping children to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate must:

• be committed to high standards of learning and behaviour
• have GCSEs in English and maths A - C or equivalent and IT literate
• a relevant TA qualification (although not necessary)

The successful candidate will be a class-based TA.  The hours are 8.30am to 3.20pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (including 5 inset days).  This is a fixed term contract to 31^st August 2025 (to be reviewed).  

We are looking for someone who:

• preferably has recent experience in the classroom
• has strong Literacy and Numeracy skills to enable you to have a positive impact on children’s progress
• has high expectations and is passionate about encouraging the best from every pupil, enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
• has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative
• has good IT skills

  The role will require the successful candidate to: 

• work closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• support children in achieving the learning objectives and aims in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum through class support and group interventions 
• feedback to the class teacher, keeping records of progress and behaviour

  We can offer you: 

• positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• a passionate and committed leadership team
• opportunities for professional development and career progression
• a great place to work with a fantastic team!

 A caring approach, the ability to be flexible/adaptable and a good sense of humour are essential. We are seeking to appoint a ‘St Laurence’ person: someone who is committed to ensuring that each and every child meets their potential, enjoys school and is excited and engaged in their learning. 

And, finally, as a church school we expect all staff to make a positive contribution towards our strong Christian ethos.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email: office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

St Laurence CE Junior Academy has 156 pupils and is a one/two form entry junior school with a distinctive Christian character. Our school’s vision:

Our school offers a supportive, inclusive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment, where each member is known, loved and empowered to reach their full potential. Children are encouraged through an aspirational and engaging curriculum to develop their knowledge, skills and character so that they can truly flourish, both now and into the future. We are part of the Aquila MAT and work closely with 15 other schools. New opportunities and a network of support are just part of what we can offer you.

We promote a values-led, nurture based education which means that we provide a high level of pastoral care to ensure that all our children achieve well. Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, Governors and local church provide support and we collaborate with local schools very successfully. Pupils are encouraged to be aspirational, to develop a lifelong love of learning, and to become well-rounded, happy children. The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs which provides our children with additional experiences. St Laurence provides a network of support for families that need it and it is praised in the community for being a caring school.

St Laurence CE Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Melissa Saffrey
• Address:Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX
• Telephone: (01843) 592257
• Email: office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk

Fax: 01843 589273

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• Job Description