Teaching Assistant and Positive Play Worker - Part-time

Warren Wood Primary Academy , Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2011-20S
• Posted:19/03/2025
• Pay:Trust Salary Scale Point 04 - 11 £24,404 - £27,269
• Start Date:May 2025
• App Close Date:07/04/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:W/C - Monday 21st April 2025

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We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. 

The successful candidate will work alongside the SENCo and class teachers, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and has a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Warren Wood Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Lucinda Woodroof on 01634 401401 or via email office@warrenwoodprimary.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications 

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check". 

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Information about the school

Warren Wood Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children in Reception to year six. We also have a nursery and The Evergreen, an inclusive provision for children with speech, language and communication needs.

Our school prides itself on the caring and nurturing environment it provides for the children in our care. Our school values are an integral part of the school, equipping children with the skills they need for their future beyond the classroom. We believe that every child can reach their potential and our caring and dedicated staff will help them to achieve this.

At Warren Wood Primary School, we believe that the education we provide to our children will contribute to their confidence, competence and motivation which are essential for them to achieve, participate in further education and to be successful in life and at work. The values are fundamental to all we do:- Respect, excellence, collaboration, independence, perseverance, enjoyment, leadership, integrity and care. These are displayed in all rooms and are to be referred to at every opportunity.

We have developed an exciting and engaging skills-based curriculum across all primary subjects to ensure that all children are ready for the next stage of their learning and beyond. Our curriculum, with our values woven throughout, ensures a cross-curricular approach to learning is adopted. This approach is inclusive to ensure that academic excellence and high aspirations are an expectation of all students.

Wellbeing is important to us and we strive to consider how practices and procedures can contribute to a good work-life balance. We have a commitment to professional development and seek to support all staff in being the best they can be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lucinda Woodroof
• Address:Warren Wood Primary Academy, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UR
• Telephone: 01634 401401
• Email: office@warrenwoodprimary.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack