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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

The Discovery School, Kings Hill, West Malling

  • Ref:KCC886-2065-129S
  • Posted:15/06/2017
  • Pay:Kent Range 3, depending on experience
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:30/06/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 3rd July 2017

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The children and staff of The Discovery School are looking for a dynamic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team. We currently have a full time (8.30 - 3.30) vacancy to work in one of our Key Stage 2 classes from September 2017.

If you are:

  • trained to Level 2 or on the way to achieving this
  • able to work well under direction and using your own initative
  • aware of the requirements of the KS2 curriculum
  • full of patience, care and respect for learners
  • able to work with individuals and targeted groups, and provide whole class cover when required
  • determined to achieve the very highest standards for all learners

Then you could be right for us! We can offer you:

  • Hardworking, motivated and well behaved children
  • A range of opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive and active parents and governors
  • A commitment to ensuring a sensible work-life balance
  • A lovely school in a beautiful setting 
  • A genuinely happy place to work, where you will be valued

Applicants will be expected to hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification or be on the pathway to completing a similar qualification. Previous applicants need not apply.

The Discovery School is committed to the safety and welfare of all of its children. Applicants for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

The Discovery School is an outstanding and popular, three form entry school, beautifully situated in large, attractive grounds in the heart of the development of Kings Hill. We have recently been inspected by Ofsted (February 2023) and have been judged to be Outstanding in all areas, including overall effectiveness.

Our children are happy, confident and well-motivated and we expect the highest standards of behaviour and learning from all of them. We have an outstanding staff team who contribute with enthusiasm and dedication to the life of the school. Our motto is: Be the best that you can be, and this is what we all strive to do every day.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Tina Gobell
  • Address:Discovery Drive , Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ
  • Telephone: 01732 847000
  • Email: office@discovery.kent.sch.uk

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.