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

Kennington CE Academy, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2052-80S
• Posted:26/06/2017
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:04/07/2017 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Wanted! An energetic, enthusiastic and motivated teaching assistant to join our friendly and welcoming team at Kennington CE Academy to support a pupil in receipt of High` Needs Funding. The successful candidate will be required to work alongside the pupil to access learning activities in the classroom, in 1:1 sessions to complete specialist programmes and outside at playtimes and lunchtimes.  You will need to be able to work under the direction of the teacher and on your own initiative. 

Previous experience of working with children in a classroom situation is essential. We are looking for a candidate who is willing to work hard and commit time to developing necessary knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have high expectations of themselves and others and be able to work well in a team. The ideal candidate should also feel comfortable liaising with our SENCO and the child's family.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of spoken English and will have achieved English and Maths GCSE qualifications to at least a 'C' grade. An NVQ Level 3 in Learning Support or Level 3 Teaching Assistant is desirable, or at least a willingness to undertake this qualification. The successful person who will support our Christian values and ethos

Visits to the school are welcomed. This position is a temporary post which will be linked directly to a particular child and will only be whilst the pupil is at our school. Pay is at KR3, pro-rata term-time only. There will be some full days and some part time days.

Kennington CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

In return we can offer you a friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors, who will be fully supportive of your professional development.

If you require any further information please telephone or email the school (office@kennington.kent.sch.uk). Applications should be submitted using the Kent Teach website. Emails or a paper copies should only be used if you cannot access this website.

Please visit our website at www.kenningtonacademy.co.uk for further information.

Information about the school

Kennington CE Academy is 3 form entry (12 classes) for Key stage 2 of 360 pupils, situated in North Ashford and serving a mixed community of children who are enthusiastic about learning and their school.

We have strong relationships with our feeder Infant school, Downs View and The Towers, our nearest high school. Our church school status has led us to develop close links with the local parish church. We are sponsored by Aquila, the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk)

Kennington CE 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.

Please visit our website at www.kenningtonacademy.co.uk for further information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Godsell
• Address:Upper Vicarage Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG
• Telephone: (01233) 623744
• Email: headteacher@kennington.school

Documents

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• TA Job Description