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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

The Downs CofE Primary School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-3163-57S
  • Posted:16/10/2018
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:01/11/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:WB 5th November TBC

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Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in the primary age range?  Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow in independence and self-confidence? Would you like to be given the opportunity to lead group sessions and to support children in their learning? Then look no further.

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and friendly Teaching Assistant, at The Downs CEP site,  to support our children. This will be for 5 mornings and two afternoons in Year 1, starting as soon as possible.

You will also work closely with the class teacher to support all children both in the classroom setting, in small groups and on a one to one basis. You will be expected to plan, organise, support, extend and enrich the lives of children.  You will have bags of initiative and will be a reliable team player.

Desirable qualifications, experience and qualities required by the successful applicant:

  • Learning Support Assistant Level 3 qualification or higher education qualifications.
  • Good Literacy and Numeracy skills (qualifications in Mathematics and English, grade C or above or equivalent),
  • Ability and willingness to work across the primary age range
  • Ability to work successfully with pupils with a range of needs including behaviour
  • Adaptable and confident to support individuals, small groups of pupils or work as a class teaching assistant
  • Capable and confident in delivering school interventions
  • Enjoys working with children and is able to establish excellent relationships
  • Excellent team member
  • Hardworking and is able to work on their own initiative
  • Very good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to respect confidentiality
  • Committed to the school, has positive views and is willing to contribute to school events.

Information about the school

About us:

The Downs CEP School is located in Kent in the UK. We have wonderful children and a fantastic team of staff who all work together to try and make learning fun!

We are very lucky to have lots of fantastic facilities for our children, including a large field with some great playing equipment, a wonderful library which is jam-packed with books for everyone to enjoy.

Vision Statement:

The Downs CEP School has great aspirations and a strong Christian ethos. Our children learn to show respect for others and the world god created.

Our vision for The Downs CEP School is to put God and Family at the heart of all we do. As a nurturing community, we use the parable of The Mustard Seed “…if you have faith as small as a mustard seed…nothing will be impossible.” (Matthew: 17 v20). This guides the way we value and treat all members of our school community. Through our pastoral care and our rich curriculum experiences we provide a safe and dynamic learning environment in which all can flourish.

Our six Christian Values are at the heart of our vision. Every day we aspire to grow in Faith, Love, Compassion, Kindness, Respect and Forgiveness, so that our school family may experience the joy and hope of “life in all its fullness” (John: 10 v10).

DEALT

In April 2019, The Downs CEP School became a founding member of the Deal Education Learning Alliance Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT comprised of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools work together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Members of DEALT:

• Northbourne Church of England Primary School • The Downs Church of England Primary School • Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School • Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School • Sholden Church of England Primary School • Hornbeam Primary School • Sandown School • Worth Primary School

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Ms Natalie Luxford - Acting Headteacher
  • Address:Owen Square, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7TL
  • Telephone: (01304) 372486
  • Email: secretary@downs.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 380471

Documents

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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.