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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5207-48S
  • Posted:16/01/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Feb 2019
  • App Close Date:28/01/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 6th February 2019

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Do you want to make a difference to children's education? Would you like to be part of a fantastic, hardworking team in a good school?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team with our learning mentor to provide support for learning and behaviour.  

 The successful applicant will be able to work on their own  and also as part of a team. They will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all children are able to make progress in their behaviour for learning and their learning.

Applicants should have:

  • At least NVQ2 or equivalent
  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C+
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability and confidence to work with a range of children and confidently manage behaviour

We can offer you

  • A supportive mentoring approach
  • Enthusiastic and engaging pupils
  • A friendly team
  • professional development

The post is subject to: Satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Informal visits to the school are welcomed and can being arranged through the school office on 01622 771540

For further details please contact the school office – office@st-francis.kent.sch.uk

The school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

 

Information about the school

St Francis is a popular, inclusive, well- equipped primary school serving a wide Catholic community in Maidstone and beyond. We are a large two form entry school with over 420 pupils on roll. The school is housed in a modern building which includes an open plan library. All classes are well resourced and have promethean boards and visualisers.

We are a hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic team described by Ofsted as “an impressive professional workforce, committed to ensuring that all pupils make progress”. We are committed to enabling all children to achieve the very best they can through a dynamic, creative and questioning curriculum. Staff development is always focused on ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, with challenge for all.

We have a highly skilled workforce which includes specialist staff who support children with learning and emotional needs in a supportive, dedicated environment which is specially resourced.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2018, judged the school to be good in all areas.

Tolerance, mutual respect and understanding are central to the excellent relationships and standards of behaviour within the school.

Our children are energetic and friendly and enjoy taking responsibility for themselves and others. We believe in developing the whole child in a happy and safe environment where high expectations of learning and discipline ensure that all are able to achieve academically, spiritually and socially.

We provide an outstanding Catholic education with many opportunities for our children to become immersed in the liturgical life of the school and our parish through daily assemblies, masses and other services.

Our community is enriched through strong relationships with all stakeholders – children, staff, parents, governors and friends work together to secure the best outcomes for our children. You would receive a very warm welcome to our school community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 771568

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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.