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Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Laddingford CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3091-123S
  • Posted:15/04/2024
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/04/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Are you enthusiastic and energetic? Would you like to join a small school with a welcoming and hardworking team?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team from May 2024. The position is 5 days a week, 32.5 hours p/w term time only. 

We are looking for:

  • Good subject knowledge in reading, writing and maths (preferably with GCSE grade C or above in English and maths)
  • a team player
  • excellent organisational skills and initiative
  • dedicated and priotises the needs of the children in their care
  • has experience working with primary aged children and preferably experience working with children who have special educational needs. 
  • is resilient

Being able to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. 

What we can offer you:

  • friendly, vibrant children 
  • a hardworking team
  • an investment in your continuous professional development 

Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Information about the school

Located on the picturesque rural outskirts of Maidstone, Laddingford St Mary’s is a smaller-than-average primary school easily accessible from Barming, Marden, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge.

Inspired by the parable of The Lost Sheep, we ensure that every child is valued and supported—our vision of welcoming everyone, building strong foundations, and leaving no one behind guides every decision we make.

At Laddingford, we cultivate a happy and vibrant learning environment where both children and staff are excited to grow and explore. Our goal is for students to leave us equipped not just with knowledge, but with essential skills for lifelong learning, such as inquisitiveness, independence, and a positive mindset. As a result, our pupils are enthusiastic, hardworking, focused, and confident learners.

We are dedicated to achieving academic excellence for all while nurturing the unique talents that make each child special.

Though we are a small school, our numbers are steadily increasing. With the recent opening of our bespoke Early Years provision in February 2024, we can accommodate over 100 children, including our nursery. This creates a close-knit community where everyone feels like family—children enjoy whole-school trips and happily interact across year groups during playtime and lunch.

We also take great pride in our unique off-site Forest School provision. Our recent SIAMS inspection highlighted that “Forest School provides a rich and unique experience, helping pupils develop self-worth, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence."

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful little school. The recent addition of a new headteacher and leadership team means as a new team, we are shaping a bright future for our school, where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and excel.

Laddingford St Mary truly is a special place, filled with warmth and positivity that can best be experienced firsthand. If you’re interested in what we offer and believe we could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622 871270)

Documents

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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.