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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Otford Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2138-89S
  • Posted:19/01/2018
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Feb 2018
  • App Close Date:30/01/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:5th February

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Otford Primary School is seeking to appoint 2 teaching assistants (initially on a temporary contract, with a view to being permanent).  We would be particularly interested to meet candidates who have skills in any of the following areas: early years, KS1 experience, phonics, interventions. We want the right person and we may have some flexibility.  

We are looking for someone who:

  • will organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside.
  • will have experience of working with children with additional needs and specifically with ASD
  • will provide support and facilitate independence with peers in the classroom and around school.
  • will lead interventions for individuals and groups with confidence and initiative
  • will provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.
  • is confident to work independently and
  • enjoys working as part of a team 
  • holds the minimum qualifications of English and Mathematics GCSEs (A-C) /equivalent.
  • In return we can offer you:
  • a friendly and committed staff
  • well behaved and motivated pupils
  • opportunities to continue your own learning and development.

This is a term time only post (38 weeks per year equivalent) with an immediate start date. Interviews will be held on Monday 5th February. Daily hours are likely to be 8:45 to 3:45. With an element of the post covering Lunch Time Supervisor role at payscale KR2

Salary according to experience within TA role Kent Range 3. MDS KR2

Otford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to the necessary pre-recruitment checks.

Information about the school

Otford Primary School is located near Sevenoaks, based in the historic village of Otford. We are a two-form entry school, drawing from the village and immediate surrounding areas with committed staff and parents. We like to maximise links within the village and local community.

The School has undergone buildings and facilities development in the last few years. A large sports field and outdoor spaces are used to maximise physical activity and learning outside the classroom as well as weekly Forest School sessions off site. Please refer to our website for more information!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list.

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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.