Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-85S
• Posted:19/01/2017
• Pay:£12,616 - £14,036 per annum
• Start Date:Feb 2017
• App Close Date:26/01/2017 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Tiger Primary School

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Grade: Future Schools Trust Scheme 3

Salary: £12,616 - £14,036 per annum

(pro rata from £14,951 - £16,633 per annum for an all year round appointment)

Full-time: (37 hours), Term-Time Only

Contract: Fixed Term to cover maternity leave.

Tiger Primary School is an exciting new school, which has been rated Good by Ofsted in all areas. Set in a new open-plan building, we are now have an opportunity to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant to work with our youngest children. The role may suit someone who is Level 3 qualified and currently working within a nursery setting as well as those with primary school experience. It is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fun and highly supportive group of dedicated people. At Tiger we work in an innovative way which allows for teachers to team teach within plazas, with teaching assistants working alongside as part of a year group team. Within this style of teaching you have the amazing opportunity to work alongside 2 teachers as well as at least two other TAs. The hours for the role are 8am until 4pm. We would like to welcome a proactive, flexible, positive and motivated TA, who has a can do attitude.

We are very proud of our welcoming atmosphere within the school and as such, have been over-subscribed since opening in 2012. We are lucky to have very supportive parents and confident, well behaved and delightful children to teach – something that Ofsted praised us for.

‘Pupils enjoy coming to school and are proud of being part of Tiger Primary School. They quickly develop into confident young people.’ (Ofsted, Jan 2016)

As a school, we value everybody’s opinion and welcome forward thinking ideas to help move the school to Outstanding.

We would encourage all applicants to come and visit the school so we can show you how special we are. Please contact Karen Thorpe, Office Manager, to arrange a visit to Tiger Primary on 01622 745166 or tigerprimary@futureschoolstrust.com .

Tiger Primary School is part of Future Schools Trust, which is comprised of two Secondary Academies (New Line Learning and Cornwallis), a Primary School (Tiger Primary School) and Little Learners (Nursery).
 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Closing date: 9 am on Thursday 26^th January 2017

Information about the school

At Tiger Cubs Day Nursery, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of the children in our care, as well as their families. To ensure we provide the very best service, we strive to achieve the goals set by the national Early Years Foundation Stage; alongside our ethos, we are creating moments that matter by providing a safe, warm, loving and caring environment where your child can progress steadily through the various stages of their development.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 745166
• Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

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