Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time - Special Needs Position

St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2611-87S
• Posted:22/01/2018
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Apr 2018
• App Close Date:20/02/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:26 February 2018

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We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team for 32.5 hours a week to support a child 1:1. This includes 30 minutes lunchtime duty daily. Hours of work are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. Salary is Kent Range 3 £15,253-£16,967 pro rata.

We are a creative, caring school and if you put children at the centre of all education 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. You will need a flexible attitude and a good sense of humour as the unexpected can often arise in an infant setting! You must be friendly, approachable and willing to join in. Good time management and the ability to work on one's own initiative are essential.

Responsibilities may include: Supporting a child/groups of children in achieving the step to success in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum. Feeding back to the class teacher, sometimes keeping records of progress and behaviour. Working with the Year Group to support any social, emotional, behavioural or medical needs. Supporting the class during PPA sessions. Communicating with parents. Preparing resources and some administrative work.

Are you able to;

•Use your expertise, passion and enthusiasm to improve outcomes for all children?

•Go that extra mile to ensure that every child makes excellent progress?

•Be part of a team?

•Lead by example, promoting the school vision, values and aims?

•Ensure high standards of pupil achievement, behaviour, social development and effective and efficient use of resources?

If so, we can offer you the opportunity to work with fabulous children, as a member of a friendly, supportive and committed staff team, in a diverse school with a clear and exciting vision for the future. We have good Professional Development and many of our Teaching Assistants have moved on to become teachers themselves.

Please apply using this site and include a letter of application stating why you think you would be suitable for the post. We recommend visits to the school, which can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01227 769204.

Information about the school

Overview Of Inspira Academy Trust

The Inspira Academy Trust is a small MAT comprising currently of 2 schools within Canterbury in Kent.

Our Mission is to:

• Create a welcoming environment in our schools where everyone feels happy, safe, included and are empowered to develop and practice independence.
• Instil a love of learning and encourage pride in all achievements through the foundations of a high quality curriculum.

Our Vision is to:

• Be a high performing trust with uncompromising standards and high expectations.
• Champion learning at the centre of our communities.
• Promote and ensure the well-being and safeguarding of pupils at all times so they feel secure, happy and safe.
• Enrich learning through engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Have passionate, high quality staff who encourage a love of learning, evoke curiosity and stimulate imagination.
• Enable pupils to achieve their potential, be well prepared for the next stage of their education and instill aspirations for their futures.
• To offer opportunity for all through the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion whilst challenging social injustice and inequality enabling bright futures for all.

Our Way is to:

• Be guided by our key values; perseverance, kindness, respect, honesty and fairness.
• Make learning fun, challenging and stimulating, using a creative and cutting edge curriculum.
• Provide an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued and are empowered to achieve their full potential.
• Be a family of schools strengthened by the support from parents/carers, children and the wider school community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Alice Edgington
• Address:Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
• Telephone: (01227) 769204
• Email: office@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787493

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teaching Assistant Job Description