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Part Time Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

South Avenue Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2435-85S
  • Posted:08/01/2019
  • Pay:Band 3 Point 8-11 £15,724 to £17,306 (pro rata)
  • Start Date:Feb 2019
  • App Close Date:25/01/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:30th January 2019

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Required as soon as possible – a classroom based Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and OFSTED rated 'Good' school.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and hard-working; able to adapt to changing needs within the school and passionate about providing the children in our care the best possible learning experiences. They should have experience of working with children and ideally in EYFS or KS1.

Initially this will be a fixed term post but there may be scope to extend the contract.

Ideally, you will be educated to a good basic level, have NVQ Level 2 or other relevant qualifications/life skills, and be willing to participate in further training when appropriate to support children's needs. You need to be able to show initiative in addition to working well with colleagues, parents and other professionals.

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01795 477750 to arrange an appointment.  If you would like further information about the post please contact Miss Samantha Fenn via the main school office.

Email applications are acceptable using the school form. Please forward to: headteacher@southavenue.kent.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

South Avenue is a very popular two form entry primary school in Sittingbourne and is a member of Fulston Manor Academies Trust. Our school vision is We Discover, We Learn, We Grow. We aim to ensure every child is ready for a lifetime of learning and equipped for the real world. We strive to find those barriers to learning and support the children in a nurturing way.

The latest Ofsted (October 2022) agreed that children are happy to attend our school and staff 'have produced an ambitious curriculum and have high expectations for all pupils.'

'The school ethos of together we discover, we learn, we grow is upheld in lessons and activities across the school. Pupils know the school's values and use them to guide their thinking in class and when at play.'

There is a strong community feel about the school and we pride ourselves on looking not only to deliver a rich and balanced curriculum and providing pupils with the tools to learn; but also having a strong focus on the well-being of each child.

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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.