Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Rosherville CE Primary Academy, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2107-78S
• Posted:16/11/2018
• Pay:Kent Scheme 5/6 (£18,059-£19,863 pro rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:23/11/2018 at 16:00
• Interviews:W/C 26 November 2018

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Rosherville Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a suitable qualification and experience and brings with them a passion to inspire pupils to achieve beyond what they thought possible.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our Year 6 class, providing additional support to focus children in literacy and numeracy through our innovative and creative curriculum.

You will be required to cover PPA regularly for the Year 6 class teacher and sometimes in other classes.

We are a friendly, supportive and caring team and we offer a comprehensive induction package to ensure you feel equipped to do the job well.  The children at Rosherville are a delight to work with, well behaved and enthusiastic, and will welcome the right candidate enthusiastically. We are committed to staff development so there will be opportunities for you to work with others to extend your skills further.

To be successful in this post, you will need:

• Previous experience of working with children in Upper Key Stage 2
• A personal high standard of maths and literacy skills with a secure understanding of English grammar
• An understanding of using assessment for learning to enable pupils to make progress
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn, the maths mastery approach 
• To be enthusiastic and highly organised about all aspects of teaching and learning
• Have high expectations of both pupils and yourself
• To be self-motivated and show creativity when adapting learning to meet the needs of individuals or small groups of children
• A belief in inclusion, diversity and the right of each child to be successful whatever their needs, abilities and background
• To be able to inspire, motivate and foster excellent relationships, working in partnership with staff, parents, governors and our wider community
• Good interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a hard-working, enthusiastic and committed team
• To be committed to your own professional development and keen to make a significant contribution to the life of our school.Salary pro-rata Kent Scheme 5/6 (£18,059-£19,863 pro rata) 32.5 hours per week Term Time only dependant on experience and qualification.

• If you are interested in joining our supportive team and you feel you are the right person for our school please contact the school office on: 01474 365266 to arrange to visit us if you can, then complete the application form and email it to us by the closing date.
• Our school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.
• Working Hours: Mon to Fri 8.15am to 3.15pm

Start date: as soon as possible

Information about the school

Rosherville Church of England Academy is a welcoming school situated in Northfleet, on the edge of Gravesend town centre.

Everyone in our school works together to provide valuable and memorable learning experiences for our children. and to ensure that each child is given the best possible chance to flourish. We believe that children learn from and with each other and we therefore take every opportunity to encourage children to collaborate in their learning.

We are part of the Aletheia Academies Trust and we benefit from shared professional development opportunities and sharing of good practice among our schools. We also work closely with St Mark's Church.

As a school we are well resourced and make the best use of our space. Our subject-centred curriculum offers lots of opportunities for active, hands-on learning and our children enjoy coming to school. Pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds and we have many EAL learners. We have a breakfast club, after school club and a range of after school opportunities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Beal/Mrs King
• Address:London Road, Rosherville Ce Primary Academy, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent , DA11 9JQ
• Telephone: 01474 365266
• Email: office@rosherville.kent.sch.uk

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