EYFS Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2666-131S
• Posted:02/07/2019
• Pay:MPS KR3 (ProRata £4,271.48)(FTE £17,365)
• Start Date:Sept 2019
• App Close Date:15/07/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Temporary contract for a year.

Term time only (no INSET days).

Part time:- 2 days a week (Thursday and Friday) 11hours per week 38 weeks.

Wrotham Road Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant who has the ability to inspire, nurture and support our well-motivated pupils.We are looking for someone with a recognised qualification as an Early Year Practitioner or extensive experience in the Early Years who enjoys working with children. 

A formal qualification as an Early Years TA qualification or QTS would be an advantage and extensive experience is essential. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will be a well organised practitioner who is able to use their own initiative and also be able to work as part of a team. You will be flexible in your approach, completely reliable and always enthusiastic and positive.

Having a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum in the Early Years and KS1 would be a great advantage. Empathy and an ability to establish good working relationships with staff, parents and pupils are essential.

Necessary Experience:

• Formal qualification as a teaching assistant or QTS
• Extensive experience in the Early Years
• Good standard of education (GCSE English and Maths)
• Strong ICT skills
• The ability to take responsibility for small intervention groups and, on occasion, whole classes for short periods of time is required.

Desirable Experience:  

• Previous experience as a TA in the Early Years
• First Aid Qualification

Information about the school

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Jack
• Address:Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Telephone: (01474) 534540
• Email: s.jack@wrps.tpat.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• TA Job Desc