Nurture Group Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2099-149S
• Posted:16/09/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/09/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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In order to further embed the principals of Nurture within our school, we are looking to appoint a Nurture Group Teaching Assistant to work as part of the nurture team, supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The aim is to reduce barriers to learning and participation, thereby promoting inclusion and reintegration into mainstream learning. The successful candidates will have a positive, calm and non-confrontational approach to behaviour and have a focus on improving the learning, safety and wellbeing of pupils.

Candidates must have, or be prepared to study and attend training to gain, a relevant SEMH or nurture qualification.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks

If you are interested in pursuing a career with Edenbridge Primary School and The Pioneer Academy, please see the job description/person specification and complete the application form online, returning it to office@edenbridge.kent.sch.uk    

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on: 01732 863787

Information about the school

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

· A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

· High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

· Excellent CPD opportunities,

· Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

· Access to professional coaching.

· A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

· Termly year group forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

· Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.

· Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carly Roostan
• Address:6B Gladstone Road, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EA
• Telephone: 01689238121
• Email: recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk