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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

St Barnabas' CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3320-90S
  • Posted:21/03/2025
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Tuesday 22nd April
  • App Close Date:01/04/2025 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 3rd April

Advert

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our school team for five morning a week, including lunchtime cover. This is a term time only position  from 8:45- 1:30pm

The role will involve supporting children in class and small group work.

The successful candidates would be educated to at least GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent and ideally have the experience of working with children in an educational setting working with children with a variety of needs.

This position and will be on a temporary contract attached to the High Needs Funding of children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application. 

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 01892 522958. Applications should be submitted using the Kent Teach form and via www.kent.teach.com

References may be requested prior to interview.

 

Information about the school

Each child is uniquely created and loved by God.

St Barnabas’ Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, is a Voluntary Aided Church School, with our ethos and values reflected in strong Christian tradition.

As a smaller school we have the privilege of knowing every child really well, from our youngest to the oldest pupil. We greatly value all members of our school community and place our partnership and relationships with families, community and church at the top of our priority list!

In January 2024 Ofsted found that our school continued to be a good school. Our report highlights:

'Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming, safe and inclusive school. They value their caring teachers, who work hard to make learning both interesting and enjoyable. The school values of ‘aspiration, love, trust, perseverance, compassion and reconciliation’ are well understood by pupils. Everyone has a strong sense of belonging to their school community. As one pupil said, ‘Everyone is kind here, and I try to return that kindness.’

In February 2023 our SIAMs Inspection graded St Barnabas’ CE Primary School as a Good church school.

These are exciting times for our school; our doors are always open and you are very welcome to visit us and to see for yourself just what it is that makes St Barnabas’ School so very special.

Our Victorian building provides space for 7 class groups, library and intervention space, resource storage, ICT suite, and outdoor space. Our garden area consists of a small wooded corner, pond and reading library. We also have a new outside classroom.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01892 542890

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.