EAL/SEN Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-57S
• Posted:30/11/2018
• Pay:KR2 - KR3 depending on experience
• Start Date:Feb 2018
• App Close Date:14/12/2018 at 23:45
• Interviews:19/12/18

Advert

Teaching Assistant; Part Time (12.5 hours a week; 12:45 – 3:15) EAL/SEN support; Feb 2018.

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 and allow all to thrive.  With a diverse community we are looking for a teaching assistant to support children, for who English is an additional language, through both out of class interventions and in class support.

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 both in class and delivering out of class interventions to individual children and small groups.
• Working across the school with children for whom English is an additional language.
• Working closely with teaching assistants, teachers, SENCO, Inclusion Leader and the rest of the leadership team to create effective provision.
• Lots of exceptional opportunities for CPD including in house and external.

The Person

• Experience of working in school a teaching assistant or similar.
• Strong English skills (spoken and written)
• Want to grow and develop further
• Work well in a team

Visits to the school are actively encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact Lianne Pond, PA to the Headteacher, on 01474352973 or lpond@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk.  Initial applications can be made on line or on downloaded application forms.  Downloaded application forms should be emailed to lpond@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk. 

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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