Early Years 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Wittersham CEP School, Tenterden

• Ref:KCC886-3346-42S
• Posted:01/06/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:September 2019
• App Close Date:25/06/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:2nd July 2019

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If you are passionate about children's learning, ambitious about developing excellent practice and a team player with a sense of fun, then Wittersham is the school for you!

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a child starting in our Reception class in September 2019. You will be working closely with the Reception class teacher, the class HLTA, Senco and headteacher as well as possible external agencies. This is a fixed term position, linked to funding received.

Experience of supporting with behavioural, communication, social and emotional development would be advantageous, but relevant training can be given where necessary in order to support the child to achieve well.

You will need to be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible approach, an ability to work on your own initiative and a good sense of humour! We are a small and supportive team who work hard together to enable our pupils to be happy and successful.

 The Successful Candidate will:

• Work 1:1 with a child with emotional and behavioural difficulties to achieve their individual targets as well as accessing the EYFS curriculum..
• Support in some small groups to encourage independence for the child and their needs.
• Liaise with the class teacher on planning and feedback on progress and behaviour.
• Be part of the whole school team and support the Christian ethos of the school.

You will be part of a forward thinking team who put children's learning and well-being at the heart of everything we do. In our last Ofsted report, 100% of parents said they would recommend the school to others and the HMI reported, "staff are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of the school. They are proud to belong to the school, feel well supported and share high expectations of learning, behaviour and attitudes." Our 'outstanding' June 2017 SIAMS inspection report, celebrated the excellent behaviour and respectful relationships in and around the school.

Informal visits to the school for a tour are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01797 270329. Please ring and speak to the headteacher if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role.

Information about the school

We are incredibly proud of our wonderful rural school and all the pupils who embark on their journeys as part of our Wittersham family.

As a proud Church School, our Christian vision underpins our decisions and actions. As a result, the staff team and school community are inspired to ensure children feel valued, empowered and nurtured whilst developing a strong moral purpose which embodies our Chrisitian values of courage, compassion and cooperation.

Children at Wittersham are treated as individuals and encouraged to develop enquiring minds, a thirst for challenge and a ‘can do’ attitude. Staff and governors consistently strive for high standards and excellent progress with every child at the centre of what we do. Expectations for learning and behaviour are high and our extensive extracurricular and enrichment programme highlights our commitment to the individual. We aspire for our learning community to achieve high standards by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, opportunities and experiences to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Wittersham was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in its 2017 church inspection (SIAMS) which celebrated the school’s strong Christian ethos and set of values. Ofsted judged the school to be ‘Good’ during its most recent inspection. The inspector described the children’s experience of being at this school: “This is a happy and welcoming school. Christian values and a strong sense of community lie at the heart of this village school. Staff have caring relationships with pupils and know their families well. Pupils respond positively to leaders’ high expectations. Pupils want to do well, and they learn to persevere and not give up. They thrive within this trusting and harmonious environment” (HMI January 2020).

Wittersham school is situated mid-way between Tenterden and Rye, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and close to the church. We serve a range of rural areas and many families choose to travel in order to secure a place in our wonderful school. Our rural location is a key element of the broad Wittersham curriculum offered to children. We aim to utilise this at every available opportunity as we believe it further enhances children’s holistic development.

At Wittersham Church of England Primary School, we believe parents are partners in children’s development and, along with our talented and committed staff working together as a school family, we can ensure that children are nurtured, empowered and successful at school.

Wittersham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To find out more about us, visit our school web site at: www.wittersham.kent.sch.uk or phone on 01797 270329 or email the school office at office@wittersham.kent.sch.uk to arrange an appointment to look around the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Caroline Penn
• Address:The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA
• Telephone: (01797) 270329
• Email: office@wittersham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01797) 270259