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Teaching Assistant to Cover Maternity Leave - Part-time

St John's CEP School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3037-51S
  • Posted:15/11/2018
  • Pay:Kent Range KR3
  • Start Date:Jan 2019
  • App Close Date:23/11/2018 at 16:00
  • Interviews:By appointment

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We are looking for an energetic and creative teaching assistant to work with children from classes across the school. Experience is preferable but enthusiasm and commitment to learning necessary skills to advance learning are essential.  You will need to be keen to participate in all areas of school life, as you will be an integral part of supporting students and teachers. We are interested in someone who is passionate about working in a school and can demonstrate a good understanding of how pupils learn.  This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave, for 24 hours per week, Mondays to Thursdays, term time only.

Our school is looking for the following qualities:-

  • Passion for teaching
  • Hardworking
  • Organised
  • Team player

The St John's School team is happy and committed, offers good support and provides the best education for children. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to develop their experience, which will be reflected in career development, and pay progression.

Further information about the school is available from our website, or to see for yourself everything that St John’s has to offer please come and visit the school to see first-hand. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  St John's is an equal opportunities employer

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Interview by appointment

Expected duration of contract
start:    3 January 2019
end:     14 June 2019

Information about the school

St John’s Church of England Primary School (controlled) is a one form entry thriving school in the heart of Sevenoaks town. With close community links and a strong Christian ethos, everyone is valued, encouraged and nurtured to be their best. The school was judged Good at the last Ofsted inspection (April 2023).

We are a happy, caring school where staff work together well and care deeply for each and every pupil at the school. Visitors always compliment us on the children’s confidence and the positive atmosphere in the school.

The curriculum is ambitious and provides opportunities for pupils to succeed. We are committed to providing engaging and inspiring learning experiences that go beyond the curriculum. Pupils’ well-being sits firmly at the heart of our provision. Academic excellence is valued equally alongside personal development.

The school enjoys an active, positive working relationship with the Governing body, parents, Church and the wider community. We are members of the Sevenoaks Partnership of schools, which provides support and professional development to a group of local schools.

The school is a stimulating and engaging learning environment that is both well-resourced and in good order. It is rare in offering specialist Spanish, Music, and PE teaching, a real strength in a rich curriculum.

Close links exist with the Church of St John the Baptist, the parish priest leading worship and being a frequent pastoral presence in the school.

It is our aim for the children to leave St John’s confident, resilient, and ready to contribute to society, leading fulfilling lives and making a positive difference in God’s amazing world.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Therese Pullan
  • Address:St Johns CEP School, Bayham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3XD
  • Telephone: 01732453944
  • Email: office@stjohnssevenoaks.co.uk
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.