Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time/Part-time

Ulcombe CEP School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3083-42S
• Posted:19/01/2018
• Pay:Kent range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/02/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 9th February

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We are looking to appoint a Teaching assistant to support pupils across our unique school. This is initally a temporary post until December 2018, but may extend after this period, depending on the school roll. This will consist of supporting pupils in class, running interventions for individuals and groups, working closly with class teachers, the SENCo and our FLO. Our school has a high percentage of Gypsy Roma Pupils, and is an incredibly special and rewarding place to work. Our pupils are keen to learn and very responsive to any additional support we can provide. 

Ulcombe is a small primary school with approximately 70 pupils divided into 3 classes. The school is part of a federation of three schools ( Kingswood, Ulcombe and Leeds and Broomfield) which is led by Executive Headteacher Emma Hickling.

The children at Ulcombe are friendly and hard working and aim to achieve high standards. They are looking for a warm friendly TA to support them in their learning.

If you think this might be you, I look forward to receiving your application.

Information about the school

Ulcombe Primary School is a unique, small voluntary controlled Church of England Primary School for 4-11 year olds, located in the heart of the Kent countryside in Maidstone, Kent. The excellent pupil to staff ratio enables much smaller than average class sizes which contributes to the very special ethos around our school. Classrooms are spacious and very well-resourced. Our grounds are extensive and equally well resourced. Our school values not only the development of each child's academic ability but also strives to nurture the whole child through a creative and extended curriculum. This curriculum has been particularly praised by Ofsted for it robust nature an the opportunities it provides for every child to thrive. Ulcombe Primary School prides itself on being an inclusive school where learning is enjoyed and children are engaged and happy. We are part of the wider Aspire Federation of schools comprising of four local schools within a very small catchment area.

Our school Christian Values are: Hope, Trust, Respect and Endurance. These are at the heart of everything we do.

The ASPIRE mission statement is:

The ASPIRE Federation will nurture curiosity and creativity through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our children learn to become resilient and self-assured in environments where pastoral care is excellent. Everyone is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as individuals, preparing them for their role as caring citizens in modern Britain.

Vision

We aim to be an outstanding federation at the heart of our culturally diverse communities, striving for excellence, enabling our children to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum in line with each of the individual school’s values and beliefs. This is summarised through the motto and values of the federation: ASPIRE - A School Partnership In Rural England

Motto : ‘ We Aspire to Inspire’

Our Values K – Kindness U – Understanding P – Patience H – Honesty L – Love B – Boldness

The ASPIRE Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

For a further discussion about this post please call the school office on 01622 842903 or email office@ulcombekentsch.co.uk.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Masters
• Address:The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU
• Telephone: (01622) 842903
• Email: office@ulcombekentsch.co.uk

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