1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

• Ref:KCC886-2530-218S
• Posted:17/12/2018
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Feb 2019
• App Close Date:11/01/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:Thursday 17th January 2019

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A warm invite to join our team at Tunbury Primary School. 

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our hard working and supportive team to provide 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs. This position is term time only, running between 8.30 am and 4.00pm daily and will include classroom support and lunchtime support. This is a fixed term role ending July 2019 however, there is a possibility that the position may be extended.

As with other roles in the school, this post involves regular contact with children and staff and therefore the successful candidate needs to be able to relate well to children and adults alike. Ideally, in applying for this post you will have:

• Either a NVQ or equivalent in supporting the Teaching & Learning in Class;
• Previous experience of working with challenging or vulnerable children;
• A good knowledge of children with behaviour difficulties, ADHD and ASD;
• High standards of work ethic and self-motivation;
• Good literacy and mathematical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• The ability to form positive relationships with children and adults;
• High standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards & team work;
• The dedication and reliability needed to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.

Salary: Kent Range 3 £12,474 - £13,719 pro rata, (£15,628 - £17,188 full time equivalent) dependant on experience.

To apply please complete and return the online application form.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

• Name:The Office
• Address:Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
• Telephone: 01634 863085
• Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk