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Teaching Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Great Chart Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2282-85S
  • Posted:08/01/2019
  • Pay:Kent Range 3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:25/01/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:W/c 28th January

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TEACHING ASSISTANT KEY STAGE 2 (Kent Range 3)

Temporary contract until August 2019 to start asap

30 hours 50mins per week

Monday – Friday 8.20am – 3.20pm

A 20 minute mid morning break and 30 minute lunch break is allowed for each day.

You will be paid for 39 working weeks per year. This includes 5 paid staff development days.

 

The post holder must have:-

 

  • Successful recent experience of working with children of relevant age.
  • Ability to apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
  • Experience with running speech and language programmes or supporting children who need Occupational Therapy (e.g. Fizzy Programme) would be an advantage
  • Basic knowledge of first aid an advantage.
  • Must be able to use own initiative, work independently, motivate and inspire with a creative approach to problem solving.
  • Must have the ability to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
  • Track record of good behaviour management
  • To work with groups of children both in and out of class and sometimes whole classes, under the direction and guidance of the Head teacher, Inclusion Manager and class teachers.
  • Monitoring the progress of pupils and keeping accurate records, in order to ensure documentation of all interventions.
  • Supervision at playtime, under the jurisdiction of the teacher on duty who will be in overall charge (alternative break provided).
  • Preparation of some teaching and display materials.
  • Good standard of general education (i.e. NVQ level 1 or equivalent) together with excellent Mathematics and English verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience (1-2 years) of working with children.
  • Use IT competently
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.
  • Have the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.
  • Good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible.

Information about the school

Come and join our team. We offer lots of opportunity to develop and enhance your skills through training and working within our very professional staff team. We have a strong commitment to professional development and support. Our school is rated Outstanding and we have a commitment to school improvement. The school is modern and well resourced, with motivated children, strong SLT support and a valued whole school team. The staff at Great Chart work as a team, supporting each other. There are excellent teaching facilities and a very friendly atmosphere.

Great Chart is a popular oversubscribed Group 4 primary school on a beautiful site with 420 pupils aged 4-11 on roll. The school is modern and well-resourced on the edge of Ashford with excellent teaching facilities, motivated children and very supportive staff, governors and parents. The school is two-form entry.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to share the vision and values of the school. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, proof of identity will be required, clearance by Occupational Health of fitness to work and current and previous employers will be contacted for all applicants prior to short listing and interviews.

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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.