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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time/Part-time

Speldhurst CEP School, Speldhurst

  • Ref:KCC3042-22S
  • Posted:22/05/2015
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Sep 2015
  • App Close Date:04/06/2015 at 12:00
  • Interviews:8th June 2015

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Teaching Assistant – Early Years/Year 1

 

Speldhurst Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has the ability to inspire, motivate and support our youngest pupils.

The role will be within a mixed Foundation/Year 1 class. We are looking for someone with proven ability who enjoys working with this age group. The post is term time only 30 hours per week.

You will have high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, excellent communication skills and ability to work flexibly, supporting the class teacher.

Speldhurst is an Outstanding school with very little staff turnover and this is a rare opportunity to join our happy and motivated team. The school has a strong Christian ethos and is at the heart of the Speldhurst community.

The ideal candidate will be a well organised practitioner who is able to use their own initiative but also be able to work as part of a team. You will be flexible in your approach, completely reliable and always enthusiastic and positive.

Having a working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage would be a great advantage as well as previous experience in an Early Years or KS1 setting. Empathy and an ability to establish good working relationships with staff, parents and pupils are essential.

Core Responsibilities will include:

Undertaking a Key Person role (preparing, planning, assessing and reporting for a designated group of children)

Undertaking observations of the children

Setting out and clearing activities during and after sessions

Developing children's learning through play

Caring for children's personal hygiene

Taking responsibility for groups of pupils

Communicating with parents and carers

Qualifications:

Any of the following would be welcomed:

NVQ level 3 in Early Years and child care development

Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Teaching Qualification

First degree and an ambition to teach in the future

Experience as a KS1 Teaching Assistant

Vists to the school are encouraged

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE APPILCATION TO THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE 

Information about the school

Speldhurst Church of England Aided Primary School is in a village 3 miles from Tunbridge Wells in Kent and is at the heart of a thriving village community. We are a small, caring school with just 214 pupils so it is possible to know every child.

The school became Voluntary Aided in September 2004 and is known for its strong sense of community and Christian ethos. We have an Outstanding Ofsted judgement (February 2014) and an Excellent SIAMS judgement (June 2019). Our dedicated team of teachers, governors and support staff work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We provide a happy, caring environment, a broad and balanced academic curriculum and promote high standards of behaviour. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01892) 862196

Documents

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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.