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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886 2651-65S
  • Posted:18/10/2016
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/11/2016 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant for a 30 hour a week post to support a Year 4 pupil.  This special boy requires a kind, patient, understanding person who will help him to follow routines and procedures in our school context.   Experience of working with children is a must. 

The successful candidate will be required to support the pupil during learning activities in the classroom and outside at playtimes.  (S)he needs to be able to both work under the direction of the teacher and on his/her own initiative. A good knowledge of behaviour management strategies is required, along with an understanding of ASD.

We are a caring and supporting school who are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children on our journey towards “Outstanding”. We offer good relationships with parents, supportive governors and a strong commitment to continuing professional development. Our children are well-behaved, polite, enthusiastic and keen to be inspired to make progress in their learning.

We are looking for a candidate who is willing to work hard, has very high expectations of themselves and others and works well in a team.  Please do not apply if you have applied for a post with us in the last two months.

School visits are strongly recommended and welcomed prior to application. Please contact Mrs Bailey, our school secretary, to make an appointment.

Information about the school

We are a primary school that believes that kindness and happiness are at the core of everything we do - happy staff means happy learners. We know how important team work is and we are lucky our team support each other; helping out where needed, going that extra mile to support learners and importantly having a sense of humour.

We are situated near the Pantiles end of Tunbridge Wells and we are lucky to have a large site with lots of outdoor space such as a field, big playground, class outdoor areas and a courtyard. Currently, we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6 with around 150 and pupils on roll.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school, with high standards, committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an enriched and exciting curriculum. We are in contact with the local community and full participate in local events as well as fundraising for the chosen house charities.

We are proud of our recent, and very successful, OFSTED inspection (March 2023); graded as good in all areas. We encourage you to read the full report, reflecting our school's ethos, strengths and what is it like to attend this school.

It was noted that, "Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils understand clearly the school rules and why they need these. They appreciate the help that teachers give them to understand their feelings and make the right choices. Pupils know that it is important to be kind to each other. "

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01892 535591

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.