Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886 2027-51S
• Posted:22/07/2016
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Sep 2016
• App Close Date:31/08/2016 at 16:00
• Interviews:8 September 2016

Advert

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with effect from September 2016 to work 30 hours per week, term time only. The successful applicant should be prepared to work across all key stages (EYFS/KS1/KS2). Experience of supporting a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs is highly desirable together with NVQ Level 3 or proven equivalent. We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and wants to work as part of a team to ensure that all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment. You will also need: • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • A friendly, approachable and flexible manner • The ability to work on your own initiative with good time management skills The successful applicant will be required to supervise children at playtime and/or lunch time on a rota basis - an alternative break will be provided. Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is an improving school, with an enthusiastic team who are committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for all our children. In September 2014 the school became the first sponsored academy within Aquila, the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is an expanding 1.5 form entry school and a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We work closely with our community, especially All Saints' Church, and have a PTFA which helps organise many events. PE and music specialists provide additional curriculum enrichment. All early years classrooms have their own, purpose-built outside learning environment. Our Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager offers highly effective support to our pupils and their families.

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sandra Morgan
• Address:Eccleston Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
• Telephone: 01622 754666
• Email: smorgan@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01622 355174

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equalities Statement
• TA Job Description
• TA Person Specification