Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

St Laurence in Thanet CE Junior Academy, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-2014-49S
• Posted:27/04/2017
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:12/05/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:See Information Below

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Our friendly, hardworking team is looking to welcome two new Teaching Assistants to our school.

Are you enthusiastic about children’s learning and committed to all children and adults feeling valued?

We are looking to recruit two dedicated and highly motivated professional people to join our popular two form entry junior school. Candidates must have relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications, GCSE Maths and English grade C or above and be IT literate.  The hours are 8.40am to 3.30pm, including lunchtime cover, Monday to Friday, term-time only (including 5 inset days). 

The core purpose of one role will be to support a Year 5 pupil on a one to one basis. A personalised timetable is to be delivered that encompasses motor skills activities, handwriting, social skills, numeracy/literacy support and other additional provisions. The confidence to use technology, ipads and laptops to support this child’s learning is crucial.

The other role is a class based teaching assistant to work with groups of children and to lead literacy and numeracy interventions.

We have a very strong team; we provide support and opportunities for professional development. The posts would suit experienced Teaching Assistants.

The successful candidate must be committed to high standards of learning and behaviour.

A caring approach, the ability to be flexible/adaptable and a good sense of humour are essential. We are seeking to appoint a ‘St Laurence’ person: someone who is committed to ensuring that each and every child meets their potential, enjoys school and is excited and engaged in their learning. 

And, finally, as a church school we expect all staff to make a positive contribution towards our strong Christian ethos and to take part in our Christian worship.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please email: office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk for further information or to arrange a visit.

When applying, please ensure that you indicate clearly whether you would like to apply for the class based TA role or the TA role that is to work with a pupil on a one to one basis, or both.

INTERVIEW DATES

Thursday, 18^th May 2017 at 9am for the class based teaching assistant role

Friday, 19^th May 2017 at 9am for the teaching assistant role to support a Year 5 pupil on a one to one basis

Information about the school

St Laurence CE Junior Academy has 156 pupils and is a one/two form entry junior school with a distinctive Christian character. Our school’s vision:

Our school offers a supportive, inclusive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment, where each member is known, loved and empowered to reach their full potential. Children are encouraged through an aspirational and engaging curriculum to develop their knowledge, skills and character so that they can truly flourish, both now and into the future. We are part of the Aquila MAT and work closely with 15 other schools. New opportunities and a network of support are just part of what we can offer you.

We promote a values-led, nurture based education which means that we provide a high level of pastoral care to ensure that all our children achieve well. Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, Governors and local church provide support and we collaborate with local schools very successfully. Pupils are encouraged to be aspirational, to develop a lifelong love of learning, and to become well-rounded, happy children. The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs which provides our children with additional experiences. St Laurence provides a network of support for families that need it and it is praised in the community for being a caring school.

St Laurence CE Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Melissa Saffrey
• Address:Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0QX
• Telephone: (01843) 592257
• Email: office@stlaurencejuniors.co.uk

Fax: 01843 589273