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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Fixed Term

Littlebourne CEP School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3126-41S
  • Posted:03/12/2017
  • Pay:KS3
  • Start Date:Feb 2018
  • App Close Date:07/01/2018 at 19:00
  • Interviews:to be confirmed with candidates

Advert

We are a small, church primary school with a rising roll currently of 96 children.  We are seeking to temporarily appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide high quality support for our mixed aged Year 1 / year 2 class of 30 children. The initial contract is from the start of term 4 (Monday, 19th February) to the end of term 6 (Friday, 20th July). Recent experience in a primary school setting is desirable.

The role of a teaching assistant requires good organisational, personal and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of children under the supervision of the classteacher, SENCO and Headteacher. You will also need to be flexible in your approach to meet the developing needs and skills of the children. The post holder will also be required to provide lunchtime supervision.

The post is for 30 hours per week (6 hours a day, Monday to Friday) and term time only (38 weeks per year). The pay scale is Kent Range 3 at £15,253 per annum for a full-time position which equates to approximately £10,226 per annum pro rata.

We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.  Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence.

A formal interview will take place and will last approximately twenty minutes. Candidates will also undertake a thirty minute English and Maths test and a teaching task with a small group of children.

Littlebourne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Information about the school

Littlebourne is a small village school situated about 4 miles east of Canterbury on the A257. The school is attractively situated in large grounds opposite the village church providing a wealth of opportunities for incorporating the environment into learning, sport and other outdoor activities.

We are committed to ensuring that children enjoy a broad curriculum, carefully structured to meet their individual educational, physical, social and emotional needs.

We are a Church of England School with strong values. We endeavour to create a secure, happy, lively and caring atmosphere and being part of the school community which supports all pupils and their families is very important.

Littlebourne CE School was judged to be Good by Ofsted (May 2019) and SIAMS (January 2017).

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Kay Pott - School Business Manager
  • Address:Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1XS
  • Telephone: (01227) 721671
  • Email: office@littlebourne.kent.sch.uk

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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.