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The Federation of The Downs and Northbourne CEP are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team at The Downs CEP as soon as possible. This is a term time temporary contract linked to individual support for a specific pupil.
Are you an enthusiastic and inspirational teaching assistant?
Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in the primary range? Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow in independence and self-confidence? Would you like to be given the opportunity to lead group sessions and to support children in their learning? Then look no further.
We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and friendly Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Cerebral Palsy in our Year 2 class. You will have experience of working with pupils with physical difficulties and in providing personal and physical care. You will have experience in enabling high quality inclusive provision. You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals including physiotherapists and the Speech and Language Therapy Service. Support during unstructured play such as playtimes and lunchtimes will also be required.
You will need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy and experience of improving outcomes for pupils both academically and emotionally. We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for each pupil and will work hard to ensure every child achieves everything they are capable of.
The Downs and Northbourne CEP Schools became a Federation in September 2011. The Downs is a large two form entry Primary School, in Walmer. Northbourne is a rural five class primary school close to the village. Both schools have extensive grounds and excellent resources. Our recent Ofsted inspections graded both schools as good. Both Schools have a strong Christian ethos as demonstrated by our outstanding SIAMS inspections. We also have strong links with local churches.
Personnel across the Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons.
All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.
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