Learning Support Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-3307-80S
Posted:18/06/2018
Pay:KR3
Start Date:Sep 2018
App Close Date:04/07/2018 at 18:00
Interviews:W/B 9th July

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring individual support assistant to work with a delightful young boy who will be in our Year 1 cohort in September. He requires support to access the curriculum and reach his potential. The role is a job-share and so the successful candidate would need to be able to work from 8.30am - 3.30pm on either Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or just Thursday and Friday in order to match with the existing team.

The following skills and attributes are desirable:

A good understanding of Child Development
Confidence to adapt learning activities with plenty of initiative
Relishing working in a team
An understanding of the importance of small steps of progress
Clear communicator – feeding back to teacher, wider staff and parents
Patience
A big smile!

In return we can give you:

A school with wonderful children, super staff and pro-active Governors
A large green site with new outdoor facilities in the Early Years
A commitment to providing appropriate continuing professional development and training
Opportunities to liaise with the relevant staff and outside agencies
A happy place to work

We would really like to meet you if you think you might be interested in this job. If you have any questions or would like to look around our lovely school, please make an appointment to see the Special Needs Coordinator – Mrs Natasha Caisley via the school office on 01732 452895.

Chevening (St. Botolph’s) C E Primary is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and as such this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We have been graded as Good by OFSTED (2019) and Outstanding by church SIAMs (2017) inspections.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We are inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32): “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” and aim to provide an excellent education by being

true to Christ and His teachings.  
known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes.  
inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

Name:Karen Minnis
Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
Telephone: (01732) 452895
Email: headteacher@chevening.kent.sch.uk

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