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Support Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Penshurst CEP School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-3314-141S
  • Posted:11/07/2024
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:30/08/2024 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Early September 2024

Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring person to join our team at Penshurst CE Primary School.

We ideally need an experienced Teaching Assistant with a knowledge of Early Years learning. We are looking for someone with commitments, energy and drive. The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years Leader to provide positive learning experiences for our pupils. You will also help our pupils to reach their full potential. 

We expect the successful candidate to:

  • be able to support the delivery of quality learning experiences for all pupils
  • have high expectations for learning and behaviour
  • be enthusiastic and inspire our pupils
  • be supportive, nurturing and understanding
  • demonstate a calm manner
  • demonstrate good communincation skills both written and orally
  • work well as part of a team

The role is full-time but we would consider a candidate who was available for 4 days.

Support assistants are involved in providing supervision of pupils at both break and some lunch times. 

A tour of the school can be arranged (although we break on 19/7/24 and then return on 1/9/24).  

Candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date as we may complete the interviews ahead of the closing date for suitable candidates. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children; we expect our staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. 

Information about the school

We are a small village church school, at the heart of our community, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have 82 pupils taught in four classes: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The school plays a very active role in the local and wider community and provides many opportunities for children to develop their talents and interests, whether this be in the sporting competitions we take part in or in our wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Our staff team is small, friendly and mutually supportive, which we believe is a real strength of our school. Our Christian values are important to us and are at the heart of all we strive to achieve. We encourage all members of the school community to walk in the shoes of others; - demonstrating our understanding of the needs of others as well as promoting kindness at every opportunity.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sue Elliott
  • Address:High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX
  • Telephone: (01892) 870446
  • Email: trust@penshurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 870446

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.