Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Westcourt Primary & Nursery School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2658-111S
• Posted:14/11/2017
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Jan 2018
• App Close Date:27/11/2017 at 10:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 29th November

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, committed and reliable Teaching Assistant for EYFS with a minimum qualification of NVQ2, to join our friendly team for 30 hours a week, 39 weeks per year, which includes 30 minutes lunchtime duty. Experience of speech and language is preferable but not necessary.

We are a creative, caring school. If you put children at the centre of all education with enthusiasm and patience, then you are the person for us. You should have a good standard of English and Maths and be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable. Good time management and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential. 

Our Teaching Assistants are accountable to the Class Teacher and SENCO, sharing the responsibility for raising standards and equipping the children with the skills and knowledge to be successful in life. Responsibilities will include, supporting groups of children in achieving the lesson objective in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum, feeding back to the Class Teacher, keeping records of progress and behaviour, communicating with parents, preparing resources and some administrative work and displaying children’s work creatively. At interview your motivation for working with children will be explored as well as how you meet the person specification. The selection process will also consist of activities including working with some of our pupils. 

If you like the sound of the challenging but hugely rewarding circumstances in which we work, we would love to hear from you. Our fantastic pupils and positive committed staff will ensure that you are welcomed into our professional team. Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Westcourt Primary & Nursery School is committed to servicing our community and recognise the multi cultural/faith of the UK and the role of the school in promoting these values. The Governors and staff of Westcourt Primary & Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people entursted in our care.  All posts will be subject to relevant checks, references and a full DBS check.

Information about the school

'Learn, Aspire, Achieve'

We are very proud of our school, our pupils and our achievements. We believe that Westcourt Primary and Nursery School is special and we work hard to develop relationships with our children, their families and the wider community.

Ours is a happy school where the success of each and every child matters. We are a dedicated staff, committed to developing the knowledge, skills and understanding which will enable children to enjoy learning, achieve success and become a contented and fulfilled young person of the 21st Century.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sandra McIlwraith
• Address:Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
• Telephone: 01474 566411
• Email: admin@westcourt.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01474 535749

Documents

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• Teaching Assistant Job Description