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1-1 Support/Key Person - Full-time/Part-time

Palace Wood Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3906-82S
  • Posted:17/09/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/09/2019 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 1st October

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We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with pupils with Autism and speech and language difficulties.  

Palace Wood Primary School are looking for their newest team member - and it could be you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our hardworking team and work with our fantastic children.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner who is able to provide key person support within the mainstream environment. We are looking for someone to join our team who demonstrates the following values:

  • Have a commitment to providing engaging and personalised learning
  • Effectively work independently, as part of a team and as a part of the wider school community
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Be flexible with duties and approaches
  • Have high expectations of all children

The post is to work 1-1 with a child currently in EYFS. 

As part of the interview process if shortlisted, you may be observed working with children, and so a visit to the school to gain an understanding of our ethos and practice is advised (contact office@palacewood.kent.sch.uk should you want a visit).

Palace Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In order to ensure the ongoing safety of our children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers, a 'Right to Work' in the UK check and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Palace Wood is a popular two-form entry primary school situated in a pleasant residential area on the western outskirts of Maidstone. Our children are motivated happy learners, they enjoy school and behave well. We are lucky to have supportive parents and governors and a staff who are very friendly and caring. We are well known for our sporting achievements and we pride ourselves in being innovative and creative in carrying out our shared vision. We have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 753474

Documents

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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.