Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

River Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886 2312-127S
• Posted:09/12/2016
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Jan 2017
• App Close Date:13/12/2016 at 12:00
• Interviews:15th December 2016

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KS2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Do you have experience in supporting teaching and learning in Key Stage 2? Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who enjoys working with children in a primary school? We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant TA team to support the development and progress of our children.

Do you have a particular passion or interest in supporting children with their Literacy learning which you could bring to the team? Please make sure that your application reflects the full range of skills and experience which you would bring to the post, which would make you the ideal candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• Work in partnership with class teachers and other TAs to achieve the best outcomes for our children each day during morning lessons
• Deliver high quality personalised interventions and support during the afternoons on a 1:1 or small group basis to enable children to make accelerated progress– if your passion is in supporting Literacy, we would look to place you within our dedicated Literacy team and would support your continuing professional development
• Be ambitious and motivated, demonstrating high expectations of yourself, as well as our children
• Have a positive outlook; be vibrant, with a sense of optimism and the ability to be flexible in order to meet children’s needs

We are looking for candidates who can support the positive caring ethos of our school and who have the qualifications, experience and willingness to form and sustain positive relationships with children and staff, and be flexible in their approach to meet children’s needs.

Candidates should have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above. Candidates must have experience of supporting children in a primary school setting.

As a school we will offer you:

• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity
• Opportunities for professional development consistent with your own aims and the needs of the children you will be supporting
• Well behaved children who love to learn
• A warm, friendly and successful team who work together effectively to meet the needs of our children. 

Visits to the school are welcome; we would like to show you our school in action. Please contact the school office for an appointment Tel:01304 822516

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. All posts are subject to checks by the Disclosure Barring Service.

Information about the school

As a Federation we will offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
• A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
• A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
• A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.
• Regular staff room treats!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Head of School)
• Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
• Telephone: (01304) 822516
• Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk