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1:1 Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-3728-66S
  • Posted:19/05/2017
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:09/06/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:W/C 12th June 2017

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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required from September 2017

PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK, FIXED TERM, TERM TIME ONLY

The governors of this good school wish to appoint a lively and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team working one to one supporting a child in order to access the curriculum. Applications are welcome from experienced Teaching Assistants who are able to demonstrate and evidence a proven track record of excellence in improving social, emotional and behavioural outcomes for pupils.

The successful applicant will:

  • have relevant qualifications NVQ level 2 or 3, in supporting teaching and learning in schools, or equivalent
  • have good literacy and numeracy skills
  • enjoy working with children, establishing excellent relationships
  • support children to become independent learners in whole class situations, small groups or individually
  • be confident and able to deliver interventions
  • have good communication skills
  • be an excellent team member

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applications will only be accepted using the Catholic Schools’ application form.

Information about the school

St. Anselm’s is a very successful one-form primary school with 210 children. Our school is happy, warm and welcoming and we pride ourselves in the strong Catholic ethos which exists within it. We strive to work in partnerships with parents/carers and school Parish, which helps to provide a caring and effective learning environment where expectations and standards are high.

There is much to celebrate at St Anselm’s. Our school is a welcoming, happy school where people are helpful, considerate and respectful of each other. The children are very happy and enjoy learning. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants and other staff who strive to ensure that every child is successful, confident and responsible, equipped with all the skills they need to continue on their future learning journey.

We work in partnership with parents and carers and very much value the support and contribution they make to school life. The school also enjoys a close partnership with St Vincent's Parish. Because home, school and parish work together, we are able to provide a happy, caring and effective learning environment, where expectations and standards are high. We have carefully designed our curriculum to develop thinking skills, creativity and spirituality, encouraging confidence and opportunities for children to be excited about learning and challenged to achieve their very best.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 224937

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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.