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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

River Primary School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-2312-131S
  • Posted:05/01/2017
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Feb 2017
  • App Close Date:25/01/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 30th January 2017

Advert

 

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.

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 to enable children to make accelerated progress– if your passion is in supporting Literacy, Maths or Pastoral skills, we would look to place you within one of our dedicated teams 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.

This is a part time position of 28.75 hours per week. Pay at KR3 is pro rata, term time only.

Candidates must 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.

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. 

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.

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
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.