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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Herne Bay Infant & Nursery School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-2263-268S
  • Posted:18/07/2024
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:01/09/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you committed to making sure all children succeed? Have you got experience supporting children's education, happiness and wellbeing? If so we are looking for you!

Kent Range 3 – Salary £23337 (pro rata to hours and weeks worked)

HOURS: 29 Hours per week (38 weeks per year) - 8.48am - 3:06pm

Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term post

We are looking to appoint a fixed term Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is to support in a class where there may be a child who needs extra support with their learning, well-being, behaviour or medical needs. The successful candidate will be required to work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the learning environment under the supervision of teaching staff. The contract would be for 29 hours a week (term time only) until the end of August 2025, in the first instance, with potential for extension.

 The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Be imaginative, creative and energetic.
  • Be able to differentiate when supporting learning.
  • Be a good team player who can communicate effectively.
  • Be highly organised in record keeping.
  • Be flexible and prepared to use their initiative.
  • Be committed to their own professional development.
  • Be someone who enjoys working with young children and is fun to work with!
  • Have some experience of supporting children with significant SEN needs, e.g ASD, ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Curriculum.
  • Have relevant qualifications or experience (NVQ Level 2 minimum or equivalent).

Information about the school

This large thriving school is well established in the area and shares a site with Herne Bay Junior School, bounded by Kings Road and Stanley Road and enjoying a central position in the town.

The school is a 3 form entry with a nursery and there are currently 300 children on roll. There is a good staff/pupil ratio throughout the school ensuring an inclusive, creative, supportive and secure environment.

As a school committed to safeguarding children all staff members will undergo an enhanced DBS check and candidates will be assessed on their suitability to work with children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, checks include references, online searches and health clearance before employment.

The school's policies, including Recruitment, Ex-Offenders, Child Protection and Whistleblowing, can be found here: https://www.herne-bay.kent.sch.uk/policies/

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01227) 742305

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.