1-1 Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Cover - Fixed Term

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2041-123S
• Posted:15/05/2024
• Pay:Kent Range KR3
• Start Date:03/06/24
• App Close Date:24/05/2024 at 14:00
• Interviews:ASAP

Advert

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join us as part of a team that are continually working together under the school motto of 'Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other.  

This is a fixed term, term-time only position initially working in KS1 as 1:1 support for an SEN student but as a role that may be placed in any year group as required. Hours are 5 days per week, 28.75 hrs per week.  The role starts asap and following completion of required Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS clearance. Contracts end 19/07/24 with the possibility of being extended however is subject to time limited funding.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn and who is passionate about helping children to achieve their potential outcome; a strong team player with good time management skills who is willing to take direction from the class teacher and is capable of helping to develop resilient, confident pupils with a growth mindset.   

We would strongly encourage applicants who have knowledge of phonics support and who may be RWI trained. While applicants with experience are preferred, an applicant is not required to have Teaching Assistant experience but does need to demonstrate experience of working in a child-orientated learning environment and a willingness to undertake specific training within the role.

Pay rate will be Kent Range 3 (full time £23,337.00 per annum)and will be an actual pro rate term time only gross annual salary of £15,332 based on 38 working weeks (42 weeks including holiday entitlement) but paid over 52 weeks. 

Applicants will be required to complete an English and Maths exercise as part of the interview assessment process.

We would warmly invite you to visit our friendly school to allow you to appreciate our inclusive Catholic ethos and our beautiful grounds; please contact the school in term time to arrange a tour.  Please contact the school office on 01622 756778 should you require additional information. Information can also be found via the school website: www.holyfamily.kent.sch.uk

Please be aware that this advert is also advertised internally. In the event of multiple applications this advert may close early.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school!

Information about the school

‘Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other’

Holy Family benefits hugely by being part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). We are a ‘GOOD’ school (Ofsted - Oct’ 2023). https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140980/the-holy-family-catholic-primary-school

We recognise that every pupil – and every member of our community – is unique and precious to God. With a Catholic ethos at our very core, we aim to create an ambitious, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where all can flourish.

We have the highest expectations for behaviour at Holy Family; our pupils are friendly, polite and generous towards everyone they meet. At the heart of our local community, we value the partnerships we have developed with parents, carers and the local parish, knowing that we are all educators together.

Our dedicated team work extremely hard to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We know that pupils learn what they live, and as such, bespoke to our learners, we offer a wide range of curriculum experiences and a stimulating learning environment so that all can develop a love and enthusiasm for learning.

Ultimately, we endeavour to develop the whole child in the eyes of God and prepare each one of our pupils academically, emotionally and socially to thrive and succeed, both now and in the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Knight
• Address:Bicknor Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9PS
• Telephone: (01622) 756778
• Email: nknight@kcsp.org.uk

Fax: 01622 662983

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