1:1 Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-3889-130S
• Posted:25/10/2024
• Pay:KR4 (£23,338 FTE/£16,000 pro rata/£12.10 per hour)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:11/11/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Are you enthusiastic and passionate about working with children?

Do you want to make a difference to children's lives and learning?

Do you want to work as part of a great team to ensure all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support children 1:1 and in small groups, who is passionate about children's educational and social development.

30 hours per week (M-F, 8.45am - 3.15pm, including a 30min unpaid lunch), term time only, fixed term until the 31st August 2025.

Kent Range 4 - FTE £23,338 per annum, pro rated to £16,000 per annum.

You will join our happy, friendly team with supportive colleagues.  As our school is always interested in continued professional development, you will have opportunities to work closely with our SENCo and colleagues across our trust.

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• work as an effective team player;
• be self-motivated;
• will promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school;
• be innovative and enthusiastic;
• have high expectations of children's achievement and a commitment to aspiring learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership at St Gregory's in Margate.  Our family-friendly school achieved a 'good' Ofsted judgement in 2019 and continues to go from strength to strength.

KCSP schools are renowned for their excellent pastoral care, well-behaved children who are eager to learn, supportive parents with high expectations, traditional values and strong teaching. We are extremely proud of our children and welcome applications from those willing to experience the joy of learning and growing with us in the pursuit of excellence.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please email your completed CES application form to Dave Walker, Headteacher, headteacher@st-gregorys-margate.kcsp.org.uk prior to the closing date of Monday 11th November 2024 at midday.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire. 

Information about the school

St Gregory’s is a one and a half form entry primary school of just under 300 children in the popular seaside town of Margate. Despite being a small school, we have large, leafy grounds with plenty of space for everyone, a forest school and an outdoor gym as well as a purpose built hub for interventions. We pride ourselves on excellent pastoral care. Huge attention focuses on individual need as well as academic progress; we see children as individuals.

As a team, we focus on nurturing children to become confident, resilient learners who are keen to challenge themselves and persevere in the face of adversity. St Gregory's is often referred to by staff and parents as a family; this is an exciting opportunity to join our family.

We can offer enthusiastic, confident, happy and caring children, who are always eager to learn. If you can make learning fun yet challenging, inspire young minds and meet the needs of every child then we would love to hear from you.

We can offer enthusiastic, confident, happy and caring children, who are always eager to learn. If you can make learning fun yet challenging, inspire young minds and meet the needs of every child then we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Dave Walker
• Address:Nash Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BU
• Telephone: (01843) 221896
• Email: headteacher@st-gregorys-margate.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Notes to Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Job Description & Person Specification