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1:1 Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3289-58S
  • Posted:10/05/2018
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:20/06/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 26th June 2018

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1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 8:30 - 3:15 Monday to Friday

 

St. Peter’s is a popular, successful one form entry Methodist controlled primary school located in Canterbury. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring person to join our team. We celebrate and value a broad, engaging curriculum where the children are active learners and fully engaged in the life of the school.

St. Peter’s is a well-resourced school situated in the centre of historic Canterbury. We offer our pupils a broad, pupil-led creative curriculum with a strong focus on music, sport and the arts as well as a commitment to the highest standards of academic achievement. Our school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church but our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and we offer a caring, Christian ethos.

Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together, striving to continually raise standards, effect school improvement and develop creativity.  All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop their potential.  This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced school with high expectations, enjoyment of learning, value added for all and excellence for many supported by a proactive and understanding group of Governors.

We aim to provide a well-rounded, creative education which encourages and supports our children to become independent, resilient learners. We maintain a strong focus on the arts, music and physical development whilst promoting the highest standards in English, maths, science and Computing. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring teaching assistant to work 1:1 with one of our KS2 pupils, covering maternity leave from September to December (4 months)

Do you:

  • Have recent, relevant experience of working in a Primary School setting?
  • Show motivation and enthusiasm to support children to reach their full potential?
  • Show a willingness to continually improve all aspects of your role; and are committed to professional development?
  • Have a good standard of English and maths?
  • Have a positive encouraging approach with good behaviour management techniques?
  • Have good interpersonal skills; understand the importance of good communication with staff, children and parents?
  • Enjoy being part of a team with a good sense of humour?

If you would like to know more or arrange to come and have a look around please contact us:

Headteacher: rgarratt@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk 

Assistant Headteacher / Inclusion Leader: nduffy@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Applications close: Wednesday 20th June at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 26th June

 

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2018), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

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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.