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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Brunswick House Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2171-152S
  • Posted:20/02/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Mar 2019
  • App Close Date:04/03/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 8th March 2019

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Brunswick House is looking to appoint a high performing, full time teaching assistant who has a minimum of two years' experience of working with Key Stage 2 primary school children. 

The role is to provide personalised support for an individual pupil; this will be on a one to one basis as well as working within a small group. This position is temporary due to the annual renewal required for higher level needs funding from the local authority. 

You will have experience of supporting a wide range of needs and a good understanding of how to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their potential.

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a good standard of education (equivalent to GCSE grade 'C' in at least English and maths)
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have experience of working alongside pupils who need the highest level of challenge and understanding
  • Be flexible in their approach and have a positive work ethic
  • Be skilled in supporting learning and identifying children's next steps
  • Have lots of energy and a good sense of humour
  • Have a clear understanding of the KS2 curriculum
  • Be committed to the job and prepared to go the extra mile

We actively encourage visits to the school, these can be arranged via the school office (01622 752102).

Please ensure that your applicant statement addresses the Person Specification for this role. Failure to do so may result in your application not being successful.

 

Information about the school

Brunswick House is a thriving, two-form entry primary school in the heart of Maidstone with easy access to shops, restaurants, the theatre and cinema which are all within walking distance. We are also very close to bus, motorway and train networks.

We are an extremely popular and happy school where all of our friendly staff team have high expectations and work hard together to teach and nurture every child to reach their potential. Ofsted in July 2023 judged us as a GOOD school with many strong features.

Brunswick House Primary is also a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School which empowers our pupils to learn about their rights and how they work in practice.

Our extensive site offers lots of opportunities for outdoor learning, including a sensory garden, two large sports pitches and a forest schools area. We also offer large, well resourced classrooms.

A career with us will also provide you with exciting opportunities and inspirational professional development and mentoring.

Brunswick House is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application.

Our school is committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 675204

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.