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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Bidborough CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3023-50S
  • Posted:07/03/2018
  • Pay:KR4
  • Start Date:Apr 2018
  • App Close Date:21/03/2018 at 13:00
  • Interviews:28th March

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Bidborough Church of England Primary School wishes to appoint a keen and dedicated person who will support learning. There are options for full or part time in KS1 and KS2.

We are looking for an effective team player who is calm and patient and strives to achieve the best outcomes for children. You would be responsible for working under the direction of the class teacher and the Inclusion Manager to support groups and individuals with their learning. Experience of supporting children with special educational needs is essential. More information is attached in the job description. If you think you have the experience necessary for such a role in our school, please contact the office to arrange an informal visit.

Our School and its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau and proof of right to work

Information about the school

Bidborough Church of England Primary School is a Good School (Ofsted November 2022) and an Outstanding Church school according to our Church inspection (SIAMS 2017). We are a school that strives for improvement and is very well supported by the governing body. The school has strong collaborative links across the Tunbridge Wells community, supporting subject leadership and professional development at all levels.

You will join a supportive team in a beautiful location. There is a strong village feel and an engaged parent community. Our work to support wellbeing has been recognised through the Sandwell Wellbeing award and Nourish the Workplace award - a reflection of our continued commitment to pupils and staff.

We seek to balance the academic pressures put on the children by providing a holistic approach to educating our children. This is partly what leads to our sense of family within our community, together with staff, parents and children who enjoy working and learning together. We aim to provide our children with a rich and varied experience, leading to increasing independence and self-esteem. Our vision statement is Faith in our Future, reflecting our underlying Christian values which prevail throughout the school.

Please do visit our website for a virtual tour of the school.

The 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 safeguarding check and satisfactory references.

Visits to our school are encouraged and inquiries are most welcome. Please use Kent's Online Application Form and an accompanying Letter of Application stating your strengths and experience if you are interested in this vacancy. We reserve the right to interview and appoint at our convenience.

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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.