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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2288-29S
  • Posted:28/01/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Feb 2019
  • App Close Date:04/02/2019 at 23:45
  • Interviews:11/02/19

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We are small village primary school located in villages on the outskirts of Ashford.  Following the federation both schools converted to academy status and are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT).

Temporary contract to start February 2019

Temporary contract until July 2019 with possibility of being extended if high needs funding continues to be received.

23 hours 30 mins per week

Monday – Wednesday 8.30am – 12.00pm and Thursday and Friday - 8.30 - 3.30 

We require a Teaching Assistant to commence as soon as possible at Smarden to provide in-class support. The role will involve supporting in-class or running small group interventions and may require some 1:1 support for a pupil. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting more experience whilst considering a career in teaching.

Experience in delivering intervention programmes, reading comprehension strategies, phonics, and providing social and emotional support to pupils of all ages is preferable.  Break time and lunch time supervision is required to be undertaken within this role.

We are looking for a highly organised and dedicated individual to join our team. The ability to inspire and support children will be a key requirement.  

 

Please include a separate letter of application outlining your experience, philosophy of learning, how you would contribute to the school and your reasons for applying for the post.

If you have the skills, interest and passion for education that we desire - please get in touch.

Visits to the schools are most welcome - please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Please apply using the TKAT application form attached.

The school governors take the issue of safeguarding the pupils of the schools very seriously and to this end the successful candidate will be required to obtain clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The successful candidate will also be required to provide documentary proof of identity and qualifications.

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Speight
  • Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
  • Telephone: 01233 770316
  • Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

Fax: 01233 770316

Documents

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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.