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Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2098-183S
  • Posted:09/10/2019
  • Pay:KR3 £17,365 (pro rata £11,164.09)
  • Start Date:November 2019
  • App Close Date:30/10/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:6th November 2019

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Teaching Assistant

Salary Scale: Pilgrims’ Way Primary School KR 3 – £17,365 (pro rata £11,164.09)

28 3/4 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm daily)

(Temporary for 12 months, term time only)

Do you have a desire to work in a forward thinking school that thrives on making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have a thirst for learning and are ready to take on an exciting challenge?

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Upper KS2 Team. The position is on a temporary contract in the first instance and is to start as soon as possible. Experience in working with children who need personalised support would be beneficial. You will be working alongside our vibrant team in support of Special Educational Needs, fully supported by our SENCo. The post is for five days per week for 28 3/4 hours – temporary for 12 months, term time only.

We are a very caring school with effective structures to support staff in their roles across the school who have been under the new leadership of Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. We encourage all our staff to be active in their training and development and will support you in your new post at our wonderful school.

If you feel you have what it takes then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged.  We have the following dates available for visits:

Date: Wednesday 16 October at 10am or Friday 18 October at 2pm

Please contact Mrs Bertram on 01227 760084, email: jo.bertram@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk to book a visit.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30 October at 12pm.

Please email completed application forms to Jo Bertram at the following email address or send by post to Pilgrims' Way Primary School, Pilgrims' Way, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1XU (please ensure that postal applications are received by the closing date and time) jo.bertram@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk

The date for interviews is – Wednesday 6 November

Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references being received.

 

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

We are on an exciting journey to rebuild our school and are working with the Department for Education on a new build project.

Job Contact Information

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.