Teaching Assistant and After School Club Assistant - Temporary

Offham Primary School, West Malling

Ref:KCC886-2187-173S
Posted:31/01/2025
Pay:KR3
Start Date:Mid March
App Close Date:09/02/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:12th February 2025

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Offham Primary School are seeking a dynamic teaching assistant and after school club assistant within our daily after school club, helping to care for and support a wide group children from across the school.

The hours for the role are 1.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Thursday and 1.00pm to 5.30pm on a Friday. This role will be from 1.30pm to 3.20pm on Teaching Assistant duties and from 3.20pm to 6.30pm in our after school club (Fridays from 1.00pm to 1.50pm TA and 1.50pm to 5.30pm in after school club)

This role is paid at a Kent range 3 - which will be paid pro rata.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic 1:2 / Class Teaching Assistant to come and join our hardworking team.

This will be on a temporary maternity cover contract.

The ideal candidate will :-

Be able to work effectively as a positive team member
Be caring and compassionate
Have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with pupils with SEN
Have knowledge or interest in SEND including speech and language and SEMH
Be organised and flexible

We can offer you: -

A vibrant school with high standards and expectations
A happy caring school where you will be supported and valued
A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and workload
A forward thinking school committed to the development of all staff
A fantastic environment within a beautiful setting
Supportive governors, parents and local community

For further information about the school please visit the school website:

Home | Offham Primary School

Early applications are advised as interviews may be held as applications are received and the position may be closed early.

Offham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, an online search of shortlisted candidates will be carried out and candidates are expected to complete a self disclosure.

Information about the school

Offham Primary is a rural school with 7 classes and is located approximately 3 miles from the town of West Malling. The school serves a supportive community of children and parents, who are enthusiastic about learning and leading their school. Our core values: Respect, Responsibility, Collaboration, Resilience and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We have a keen interest in outdoor learning and future environmental sustainability.

We have an attractive school site with large classrooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas, including our amazing Forest School base. Our school is well equipped in all aspects of the curriculum with a school library, well-being room, and mini buses to use for trips. There is a very supportive PTFA and Governing Body. Innovative teaching and traditional values are combined to give children an excellent primary education. There is a driving ambition for continuous improvement and we are always on an exciting journey to be the best we can be.

Job Contact Information

Name:Emily John
Address:Church Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5NX
Telephone: (01732) 842355
Email: office@offham.kent.sch.uk

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