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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Brunswick House Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2171-159S
  • Posted:14/06/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:September 2019
  • App Close Date:25/06/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 2nd July 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 children with specific learning needs. 

You will have experience of supporting a wide range of needs and a clear understanding of how to inspire and motivate children to achieve their targets.

You know how to make a difference.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of education (equivalent to GCSE grade 'C' in at least English and maths) and have a clear understanding of strategies to support and challenge pupils with moderate learning difficulties. You will be able to encourage children who find social interaction a challenge.

We are also looking for candidates with:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A passion for improving the life chances of children who can find education a challenge
  • Experience of working in a whole class setting as well as providing one to one support to children with a range of special educational needs
  • A caring, patient and understanding approach
  • The ability to be nurturing and resilient, having the best interests of the child at heart
  • Energy and a good sense of humour

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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is temporary, linked to the annual renewal of SEND funding.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01622 752102 to arrange a time to come and look round our lovely school.

 

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.