1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

Kemsley Primary Academy, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2021-60S
• Posted:02/12/2020
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:1st January 2021
• App Close Date:09/12/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:Thursday 10th December 2020

Advert

We are looking to recruit a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to support one of our KS2 children.  This position is subject to high needs funding.  Therefore, please be aware that the contract will cease if the high needs funding for the child ceases.

We are a one form entry school in Sittingbourne, Kent.  We have a very popular Nursery which offers flexible hours for children.  Many of our nursery children join our reception class.

 We offer:

• a good school (Ofsted February 2019) 
• a bespoke CPD package to support people at every stage in their career
• leadership development opportunities that help you realise your full potential
• a hard-working, supportive team with committed governors and parents
• Polite and well-mannered children
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive learners
• Kind and caring colleagues
• An  encouraging and supportive senior leadership team

The successful candidate will:

• be highly motivated
• have consistently high expectations
• nurture a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils
• be committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all
• be a committed member of our school team

Unfortunately, due to current social distancing measures, visits to the school are not permitted at this time. However, if you require further information about our school, please feel free to email the Headteacher or browse our school website.

To apply, please complete the application form attached, referring to the job description. Once completed, please send your application to the Headteacher, Miss Iris Homer, by email: homeri@kemsley.kent.sch.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 9th December and shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the following day and provided with details of the interview. Interviews will take place on Thursday 10th December by zoom call. References will be requested prior to interview.

Information about the school

Kemsley Primary Academy was opened in September 2004 and is a single form entry primary school with a nursery. The main school can take up to 210 children, 30 in each class. The nursery is able to take 52 children for five half-day sessions of two and a half hours – 26 children in the morning and 26 children in the afternoon; many children stay all day as part of our flexible care offer and for those entitled to 30 hours provision.

Our school ethos is centred upon our values of Exploration, Resilience, Positivity and Aspiration. We firmly believe that every child has the right to fulfil their potential and that we are all life-long learners. We encourage our children to be the very best that they can be by inspiring them to try and try again. We teach them that it is not a matter of not being able to do it, it is about not being able to do it YET! We are highly aspirational for our children’s development and constantly look for new ways to develop our pupils’ schema. We achieve this through our commitment to the 11b411 project.

Outside, the grounds are laid out into separate play areas; Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) play together and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 – 6) play together although we encourage free flow around the areas at lunch times to allow the children to play together regardless of year group. The large field is ideal for games. We also have a woodland conservation area which we use for our Forest School! We have an open door policy and value the support of parents. We are pleased to welcome parent helpers into school.

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Kemsley Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. Staff within REAch2 belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Kemsley Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Iris Homer
• Address:Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2RP
• Telephone: 01795 428689
• Email: office@kemsley-academy.org

Fax: 01795 428725

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack - 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant
• Equal Opportunities Form