Teaching Assistant / High Level Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Aldington Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-2270-105S
Posted:07/04/2024
Pay:KR4 / KR6
Start Date:April 2024 or ASAP
App Close Date:18/04/2024 at 15:00
Interviews:23/04/2024

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Join Our Team: Fun and Upbeat Primary School Teaching Assistant Wanted! 🌟

Are you a dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic person ready to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners? If you're passionate about education are flexible and keen to join a great team we want to hear from you! We are looking to appoint a new Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and experienced staff team. The role is to work both in class alongside the class teacher and during our OPAL lunchtimes. For the right candidate there will be the opportunity for additional hours working as an HLTA (KR6)

The position is to start as soon as possible and is either:

Part time: 38 weeks a year - term time only, 4 hours a day, 20 hours a week. KR4 scale.

Full time: 38 weeks a year - term time only , 8.30 - 3.30 daily, 32.5 hours a week. KR4 Scale.

🌈 What We Offer:

🎉 A welcoming and supportive school community that feels like family.

🌟 Opportunities to work alongside an established class and school team.

🌍 A diverse and inclusive student body, ready to learn and grow.

📚 Access to resources and professional development to help you thrive.

🏫 A bright and colourful classroom space that's perfect for inspiration.

🏖️ Awareness of and opportunities to support your wellbeing across the year.

🎈 The Ideal Candidate:

✨ Passion for educating and inspiring young minds.

🌈 Enthusiasm that's infectious - children should leave school with a smile!

🧚 Creativity to make learning fun, engaging, and interactive.

🤝 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

📢 Confidence to lead small group and individual work.

🌞 Resilience and adaptability for a fast-paced school environment.

📌 Requirements:

📝 Experience of working with primary age children.

🤹‍♂️ Energy, enthusiasm and passion for educating young children.

🎨 High expectations of achievement and behaviour.

👩‍👧‍👦 Have a high level of communication.

🎉 Reasonable English, Maths and computing skills.

🎯 Responsibilities:

📚 Encourage a love for learning and exploration.

🍎 Duty during our break and OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) lunchtimes.

🤩 Ideally previous experience working in a primary school setting (but not essential).

📢 Proficiency in engaging and interacting with children.

🌟 Energetic and positive outlook on education.

📧 How to Apply:

If you're ready to join our fantastic team of educators and help shape the future of our pupils, please complete the application form.

Application close 3pm on Thursday 18^th April 2024. Interviews: 23^rd April 2024.

Start date 29^th April 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.

Do please contact the school to arrange a visit or have a discussion about the post prior to submitting your application - it needs to be right for you.

Information about the school

Aldington Primary School is a single form entry school located in the expanding village of Aldington. We have 190 pupils taught across 7 classes; providing a engaging, adventurous, learning journey for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years.

We have an excellent team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, support staff and governors. We work closely with our parents and community to provide quality education and exciting learning opportunities.

The school site is a picturesque one with many outdoor learning opportunities, including our own Forest School area. We also access many of the local areas of natural beauty to enhance our children’s learning.

Our 'Nurture and Challenge' approach to learning provides all children to thrive and become enthusiastic about learning whilst striving to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr B Dawson
Address:Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE
Telephone: (01233) 720247
Email: headteacher@aldington.kent.sch.uk

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