1:1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Chartham Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2259-184S
• Posted:11/09/2019
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:To be confirmed
• App Close Date:27/09/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Chartham Primary School. You should be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to strive for their best. 

Whilst experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD would be beneficial, it is not essential; you must have a minimum 'C' grade in English and maths. Your numeracy and literacy will be of a high enough standard to support and extend children throughout the primary age range. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, a good sense of humour, and be friendly and approachable. Good time management and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

Responsibilities will include: •Supporting a child 1:1 across all areas of the curriculum •Feeding back to the class teacher and keeping some records of progress and behaviour •Working closely with other members of staff •Preparing resources and some administrative work •Lunch duty.

Above all, you need to be determined to help our children achieve their best, and be prepared to put their needs first. Children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child within a creative and innovative school setting.

All applications will be considered and all relevant training will be given to the right candidate. If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form on this site.

We welcome visits to the school to look round prior to application. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.

Please note that only those applicants who are successful in getting through to the interview process will be contacted.

The position is for 22.5 hours per week, term time only (8.45am to 1.15pm), at Kent Range 3 (£17,365 - £17411 pro rata). This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2020.

If you have any queries regarding the salary please contact Megan Roberts, HR Officer at mroberts@chartham.kent.sch.uk.

Information about the school

Chartham Primary School is part of Turner Schools.

Our Mission is to:

• Create a welcoming environment in our schools where everyone feels happy, safe, included and are empowered to develop and practice independence.

• Instil a love of learning and encourage pride in all achievements through the foundations of a high quality curriculum.

Our Vision is to:

• Be a high performing trust with uncompromising standards and high expectations.

• Champion learning at the centre of our communities.

• Promote and ensure the well-being and safeguarding of pupils at all times so they feel secure, happy and safe.

• Enrich learning through engaging indoor and outdoor environments.

• Have passionate, high quality staff who encourage a love of learning, evoke curiosity and stimulate imagination.

• Enable pupils to achieve their potential, be well prepared for the next stage of their education and instil aspirations for their futures.

• To offer opportunity for all through the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion whilst challenging social injustice and inequality enabling bright futures for all.

Our Way is to:

• Be guided by our key values; perseverance, kindness, respect, honesty and fairness.

• Make learning fun, challenging and stimulating, using a creative and cutting edge curriculum.

• Provide an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued and are empowered to achieve their full potential.

• Be a family of schools strengthened by the support from parents/carers, children and the wider school community.

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy Chartham Primary School Folkestone Primary Folkestone Academy Morehall Primary Martello Primary St Stephens Infant School Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jamie Noble, Headteacher
• Address:Shalmsford Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7QN
• Telephone: (01227) 738225
• Email: hr@inspiraacademy.co.uk

Fax: (01227) 732175

Documents

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• Job Description: Teaching Assistant