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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-3900-56S
  • Posted:15/11/2018
  • Pay:KR2 - KR3 depending on experience
  • Start Date:Jan 2018
  • App Close Date:05/12/2018 at 23:45
  • Interviews:11th December, 2018

Advert

Teaching Assistant; Full Time; EYFS - January 2018 start.

Whitehill Primary has so much to offer.  Have you got a desire to grow in a supportive environment?  Do you want to be part of a team committed to working together to provide the best for children?  As a three/four form entry school we have the ability to support development and allow you to thrive.  We have strength in EYFS and we are passionate about giving the very best start to primary schooling.  With 90 nursery children across both 15 and 30 hour provisions, and 3 reception classes, our large EYFS team works together closely in a very well-resourced and recently refurbished outdoor learning environment.

Our school is fully committed to CPD and allowing everyone, including staff, to grow continually.  Our staff are vital to our school and professional development is crucial.   With strong links to Teaching School alliances, being the lead school in the Insight Challenge Partner Hub, and with a dedicated CPD leader facilitating opportunities for staff, Whitehill provides excellent learning opportunities for all.

To find out more about our school visit https://youtu.be/juue-YQjULg

The Role

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Working in Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Working closely with teaching assistants, teachers, Early Years Leader and the leadership team to create a fantastic EYFS setting.
  • Lots of exceptional opportunities for CPD including in house and external.

The Person

  • Experience of working in school or an EYFS setting as a teaching assistant or similar.
  • Want to grow and develop further
  • Work well in a team

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th December

Interview Date: Tuesday 11th December

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jennifer Lumley
  • Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
  • Telephone: (01474) 352973
  • Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com
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.