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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Shipbourne School, Shipbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2190-38S
  • Posted:25/05/2017
  • Pay:KR3 pro rata
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:30/06/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:6th/7th July 17

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Are you an experienced EYFS teaching assistant able to work in a mixed class of Reception/year 1 children?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our small village school. We have a vacancy for an experienced EYFS /Year 1 Teaching Assistant to work as part of our small but committed team. 

Ideally candidates will have experience of working with children in a variety of settings and environments, bringing with them good communication skills both written and verbal to allow pupils the opportunities to develop social skills, positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent working skills.

The Successful Applicant will:

  • Have experience/training of working in EYFS, showing empathy towards the children;
  • Understand and maintain the occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning;
  • Be optimistic, enthusiastic and committed to working alongside the teachers to provide a high quality learning environment at Shipbourne School;
  • Be able to work under the direct supervision of class teachers, and help ensure the care, welfare and achievement of all children;
  • Be a ‘hands on’ practitioner and be unfazed by clearing up various kinds of mess;
  • Provide general support to staff and pupils including preparation of resources;
  • Have, or be prepared to have, first aid qualifications;
  • Have a warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils and visitors at all times, and contribute to the positive ethos of the school.

Our small school community thrives on commitment, reliability, perseverance, humour and motivation – demonstrated by the team of staff prepared to offer extra-curricular activities after school. We were graded good with outstanding for behaviour and safety by Ofsted in March 2015, and you will be joining a happy team of staff and children with a willingness to always try their best.

The hours for this post will be 8.45 am – 3.15pm; 30 hours a week. The successful applicant would be expected to do a half hour lunch duty each day and one break duty a week.  The current post holder, who is moving onto a teaching position, also works bi- weekly preparing and serving for our breakfast club which pays an additional amount of £9.00 per hour.  

The position would commence in September, with the first school day being Monday 4th September 2017.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 01732 810344 for an appointment.

Applications to be in by noon Friday 30th June 2017.

Interviews to take place at Shipbourne School on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th July 2017.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Our unique school is situated in the beautiful countryside of Kent, nestling at the bottom of Stumble Hill in Shipbourne village. It is a small school which has served the community since 1852. We have the capacity for approximately 60 pupils, most of whom children come from the immediate vicinity and further afield from villages, such as Hadlow and Plaxtol, as well as Tonbridge.

Our school is a nurturing environment where children are not afraid to take risks on the way to becoming life-long learners. Everything we do is centred on our school values, resulting in an engaging curriculum that prepares children for more than just their next academic step. We are supported by a highly valued community of parents and governors, have a track record of strong attainment and provide a programme of tailor-made professional development to ensure every member of staff reaches their true potential to the benefit of our children. The school has a very active PTA which supports the school in a range of ways to raise money to help us meet the changing demands of life in the 21st century, whilst still retaining the intimate nature of our small school.

The school is currently organised into three classes. Our unique setting and school structure allow for focused teaching to meet the ability and personality of each child; staff get to know pupils quickly and tailor their lessons to facilitate effective learning for all. We take great pride in our nurturing environment and everyone is treated as part of a family: all lives are enriched through sharing and collaborating as we prepare the children for an exciting future in which they can be both independent and aware of the feelings and needs of others.

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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.