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Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Jubilee Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2043-86S
  • Posted:16/05/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:05/06/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 12th June 2019

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Jubilee Primary School is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our growing school.  We are seeking a knowledgeable and reflective primary practitioner, with KS1and KS2 experience and a proven track record of outstanding classroom support.

Our holistic vision of education raises standards for all its pupils by nurturing their physical, social and educational needs, within a caring community that promotes, shares and develops key Christian values such as respect, integrity, compassion, honesty, service, forgiveness, putting others first, giving your best and perseverance. Staff not only encourage these values but also model them, acknowledging that pupils are more likely to emulate the behaviour that they see being modelled.

We are seeking like-minded individuals, who can uphold our ethos whilst bringing their own individual flair to our growing team.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Embraces, promotes and protects our ethos
  • Is a passionate classroom practitioner and enjoys using creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning 
  • Has high aspirations and will challenge all pupils to make exceptional progress
  • Has a clear commitment to improving pupil outcomes, personal drive to make a difference and will contribute to the continued development of our school
  • Understands that relationships are key to a successful school
  • Is able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals
  • Have a desire to work in an exciting environment, supporting the long term vision of the Leadership Team.

What we offer:

  • Children who are confident, articulate and eager to learn
  • An exceptionally professional team who are friendly and who do not gossip about one another
  • A supportive culture that focuses on aspiration and high expectations
  • A senior leadership team that is highly committed to developing others
  • Staff who address issues through shared problem solving
  • Continuing professional development based on your individual talents and expertise
  • Internal rewards for commitment
  • An environment in which all contributions by staff are valued.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 5th June

Interview: Wednesday 12th June

Post start date: September 2019

To apply for the position, please send the completed Application and Person Specification forms to recruitment@jubileeprimaryschool.org.uk 

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged.   Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. office@jubileeprimaryschool.org.uk or telephone 01622 808873.

Offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Jubilee Primary School is a mainstream free school with a Christian faith ethos that opened in Maidstone in 2014 and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its first inspection. The school admits pupils from all faiths and none, from ages 4 to 11 and has a role of 330 pupils from Reception to Year 6.

Our holistic vision of education raises standards for all its pupils by nurturing their physical, social and educational needs, within a caring community that promotes, shares and develops key Christian values such as respect, integrity, compassion, honesty, service, forgiveness, putting others first, giving your best and perseverance. Staff not only encourage these values but also model them, acknowledging that pupils are more likely to emulate the behaviour that they see being modelled.

We aim to develop the character of every child and equip them for lifelong learning through a broad and balanced education, underpinned by our four key values: purpose, community, skilled for life and nurture. These aspects, coupled with a strong work ethic and an enriching, inspiring learning environment, make us confident that every child will achieve their best.

Our passion is to foster an excitement and love for learning across all areas of the curriculum, drawing out and developing each child’s individual gifts and talents. At the core of our vision is the premise that the quality of relationships experienced by a child during their primary schooling has a deep and lasting impact on their future development. Our core values define the way we will care for, enrich and teach every child at Jubilee Primary School.

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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.