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Teaching Assistant for Ks1 or Ks2 - Term Time

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-3912-159S
  • Posted:22/08/2019
  • Pay:SAT 3
  • Start Date:September 2019
  • App Close Date:11/09/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

KS1 or KS2 Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week , termtime only

SAT Support Staff Scale Band 3

£17,497 fte which equates to £12,716 pro rata

Start Date: September 2019

We are seeking to employ an experienced Teaching Assistant, preferably with previous primary school experience.  You will be working with our teachers and HLTAs to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and supervision of the classroom lead.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we are able to offer you:

  • A large, well-resourced environment
  • Bespoke professional development
  • Highly supportive team
  • Very clear expectations, shared vision and ethos
  • Opportunities for career development across the Trust

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact HR@swale.at or  01795 426091 (option 3)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Victoria Pettett, Head of School, at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post - Victoria.pettett@swale.at or 01795 470862

Closing Date:  11th September 2019 at 12 noon

Interview Date:   TBC

Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Head of School:  Mrs Victoria Pettett

Information about the school

We are a school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates on our website and social media feeds. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we work together on the school’s journey to provide an outstanding provision for all.

Westlands Primary School is part of Swale Academies Trust, which is one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the south east with a highly effective record in school improvement.

The Trust consists of a group of primary and secondary schools based in Kent, East Sussex and South London. Westlands Primary School was judged ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 and the school continues to improve and develop. The welfare and development of its pupils is at the heart of everything the school does.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Jo Head - Office Manager
  • Address:Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XN
  • Telephone: (01795) 470862
  • Email: jo.head@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 477886

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.