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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3749-77S
  • Posted:18/07/2017
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:08/09/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 11th September 2017

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Come and join our team!

The Governors of St. Thomas' Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant for 28.75 hours a week, 38 weeks per year. The position available is for a one-to-one support with a specific pupil in Year 1 from September 2017. The hours include lunchtime supervision for half hour each day (allowing for a half hour lunch break).

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and hardworking staff. Our pupils are very welcoming, well mannered and motivated to learn, as recognised by Ofsted. We are proud of all our pupils. CPD is available to meet the needs of the successful applicant.

What is essential:-

  • Previous experience of working with children (desirable for the applicant to hold relevant qualifications);
  • A willingness to learn;
  • A readiness to work alongside all children within the class;
  • Flexibility;
  • Capable of showing initiative;
  • Friendly, approachable manner;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Supportive of our school ethos.

St. Thomas' Catholic Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of children and this position is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office (during term time).

Information about the school

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary-Aided school (we are not part of a multi-academy trust).

We are a dedicated and committed team of staff who enjoy close links with our parents and the church. We often refer to ourselves as a 'school family', committed to academic quality, personal and spiritual development and high standards of behaviour and respect in a caring environment.

We are a one-form entry school and currently have a roll of 210 pupils, organised into 7 year groups, Foundation Stage through to Year 6.

Please visit our website to learn more about our school family.

Job Contact Information

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.