Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Priory Fields School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2309-135S
• Posted:03/10/2019
• Pay:KR3 (pro rata)
• Start Date:TBA
• App Close Date:01/11/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:13th November

Advert

Do you have the skills and motivation to inspire young learners?

Are you an individual with empathy and understanding who can make a difference to children's lives?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team committed to ensuring best outcomes for children?

Then Priory Fields School could be just the place for you, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to become part of our established team of skilled and committed TAs.

The position involves working in partnership with class teachers and other teaching assistants, to achieve best outcomes for pupils. All teaching assistants work as part of Key Stage teams, under the support and guidance of an HLTA. The successful applicants are likely to work in one of our Key Stage 2 classes, but there could be some flexibility for the right candidate. Work involves supporting pupils' learning, both individually and in group situations and includes supervising playtimes and lunchtimes, and meeting children's partoral needs. We can offer a welcoming and friendly team, bespoke professional development opportunities and fantastic children who are thoroughly rewarding to work with.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of education with a minimum requirement of English and Mathematics at GCSE (C) or equivalent. 

Hours are 8:30 to 3:30 Mon - Friday (with one day to 5pm). Term Time only.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued.

Whinless Down Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Priory Fields School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust; a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our two partner schools, St Martin's and Vale View to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Priory Fields is a two form entry school, housed in a brand new school building set in extensive grounds in the heart of Dover. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles.

Priory Fields School benefits from the skills of a range of support staff including a FLO, a Parent Support Advisor, a pastoral support team, sports coaches and a specialist music teacher.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Katie Banes, School Business Manager
• Address:Priory Fields School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS
• Telephone: 01304 211543
• Email: headteacher@prioryfields.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 211545

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification