Teaching Assistant Ks2 - Part-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-235S
• Posted:19/07/2024
• Pay:TDET Band 3, Point 11 - see advert
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/08/2024 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract to 31st August, 2025

TDET Band 3, point 11 - annual salary £15,999 (pro rata if employment does not begin in September 2024)

30 hours - 08:30-15:30 - Monday to Friday - Term-time only (38 weeks)

Are you a positive, enthusiastic individual who wants to develop their skills in a school which believes in nurturing and achievement for all, including staff?  Would you enjoy opportunities and continuous personal development?  Do you want to be part of our supportive team? 

This role will be assisting children throughout the school or on a 1:1/small group basis as necessary.  With excellent training and development on offer, this is a position that will allow you to grow.

The Role (will include)

• Providing classroom, 1:1 or small group support
• Supporting the child/children with their educational, behavioural, emotional and social development
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with children, whist treating them with respect and consideration
• Providing expertise to deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupils learning
• Having the highest expectation that every child will make sustained academic and personal progress
• Using your strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills to help develop the pupil’s standards

The Person must:

• Have experience of working in school as a Teaching Assistant or similar
• Possess a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics 
• Work well in a dedicated team committed to providing every child with the support and opportunities they need to progress in their learning
• Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in their interaction with children and colleagues
• Be able to work collaboratively with a range of adults eg SEN Leadership, Teachers, other TA’s
• Have the desire to grow and develop

We welcome visits to our school, to arrange this please contact Mrs Fran Lear on LearF@whitehillprimary.comor discuss this role in more detail please contact Miss Alex Haddaway, SENCO at haddawaya@whitehillprimary.com 

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com