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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2667-132S
  • Posted:21/03/2017
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Apr 2017
  • App Close Date:30/03/2017 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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St Stephen's is a friendly, inclusive school and we are looking to appoint a temporary teaching assistant to join our caring and supportive team. This post will be to support a pupil in class.  Please note that in June we will be an academy.

Applicants should have a passion for ensuring all pupils can achieve their very best and must have experience of working with children. They should hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 or be educated to at least grade C level GCSE in English and maths.

You will need to be positive, self-motivated and an enthusiastic team player. Good behaviour management skills are essential. In return we can offer you a warm welcome and the pleasure of working with our lively, engaging pupils.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please phone the school office on 01732 354143 or email office@st-stephens-tonbridge.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

St Stephen's is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Royal Rise Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is a thriving one-form entry school set in the heart of the Tonbridge community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and keen to learn. The school is celebrating its second year of being a “Good” School. Ofsted say that “staff are caring and nurturing and their expectations are high. Children’s well being is at the centre of what we do and why we do it. Have a look at our website.

We have a supportive, passionate leadership team and a dedicated team of staff who provide the highest standard of education for every child, creating an environment where learning is fun and every member of our school community is valued.

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust is a growing family of schools that we nurture and support to be the best that we can be. Everyone in our family is our responsibility and we value how unique every individual and school is. We provide the tools, strategies and knowhow to enable everyone to flourish. Our aim is to give everyone in our family, irrespective of background, the learning and experiences needed to give them the life chances that were once the preserve of privilege.

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01732) 368705

Documents

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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.