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

Tunstall CEP School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3337-27S
• Posted:18/09/2017
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/10/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:11th October

Advert

A position has become available to support a pupil in Key Stage 2 who requires additional support to access the curriculum fully.

The successful candidate will be a positive and enthusiastic person who relishes the challenge and rewards gained from working with children.

This role will be to support a child with specific needs within the classroom, working mainly on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis enabling learning.  The post is linked to funding available to meet speicific needs and will be temporary in the first instance.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience including supporting children with additional needs.
• a genuine interest and sensitivity towards children as individuals
• the skills needed to engage children in effective learning
• the ability to work as part of a team
• a positive and flexible outlook

Minimum qualifications NVQ L3 or equivalent and GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

This position would be for 28.75 hours per week, term time over 5 days a week with the contract initially running until the end of July 2018.

Visits to the school are encouraged - for further details please contact the school.

Information about the school

Our Vision

‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone, nurturing a servant heart for the local community of Tunstall and beyond. Learning opportunities are broad, inclusive and inspiring where creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity through our unique, Discovery Curriculum. Children and staff are safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. We are a culturally diverse school who value each other's uniqueness with dignity and respect. We think deeply, love abundantly and serve graciously for the Glory of God and thus uphold our biblical underpinning of John10:10 being: ‘A place where everyone can flourish’.

A warm welcome to Tunstall Church of England Primary School and thank you for considering our amazing school for your career progression. Tunstall Church of England Primary School is an extremely popular and oversubscribed church school on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

We are blessed with a spacious, stunning, purpose-built, modern premises and hope to be recognised by all who cross our boundary as a dedicated, outstanding school, which develops aspirations within pupils, an enthusiasm for learning and has delivered excellent academic results over many years.

Our pupils’ achievements are exemplary. From music to maths, science to serving community lunch to local residents, we support our children to be the best they can possibly be. This has been recognised by Ofsted who deemed us to be an ‘outstanding’ school in all areas. Our pupils’ attendance is excellent and this helps them to fully engage with our broad, exciting ‘Discovery Curriculum’.

Outdoor learning, active learning and the broadest offer possible of a wider curriculum, ensures all children can pursue the skills and knowledge necessary to follow their dreams. Our dedicated staff, extensive grounds and superb resources equip us well to provide our children with the best possible learning opportunities. We value our bond with Tunstall Church very highly and promote our distinctively Christian Vision, Ethos and Values in everything that we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs B Andrews
• Address:Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG
• Telephone: (01795) 472895
• Email: office@tunstall.kent.sch.uk