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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough , Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2172-118S
  • Posted:23/02/2017
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Mar 2017
  • App Close Date:08/03/2017 at 16:00
  • Interviews:14th March 2017

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SEN Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor

16.25 hrs per week, 39 weeks per annum (term time only, plus 5 staff development days)

12.00 - 15.15 Monday - Friday (some flexibility with working hours may be required)

We require an inspirational teaching assistant at this very good school (Ofsted May 2015).

Are you adaptable and able to bring out the best in our pupils with additional severe and complex needs?

We are looking for drive, enthusiasm and potential to join our friendly, professional, positive and forward looking school. This is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success.

The successful candidate will either be an experienced and successful Teaching Assistant who enjoys team working and taking responsibility or have worked in a Special Needs or child based environment. You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression as we value and support staff in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.

The following would be desirable:

Good core subject knowledge in English and Maths

Experience of working with children aged 4-11

Ideally, but not essential, experience of working with a 1-1 child with physical, speech and language or learning difficulties

You are very welcome to email/ring for an informal conversation or job description. If you are interested, please complete the application form and forward to us.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and bespoke spaces for music and ICT.

East Borough prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is encouraged to aim high. They are pleased to have achieved the Silver Sports Award and the Eco Schools Silver Award.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 672017

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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.