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Permanent Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Ashford Oaks Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3909-261S
  • Posted:16/10/2019
  • Pay:KR3/4 £17498-£18611 (pro rata)
  • Start Date:Nov/Dec 2019
  • App Close Date:29/10/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:06/11/2019

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Ashford Oaks is a fantastic school with a great team spirit and we are keen for a highly skilled and versatile Teaching Assistant to join us. Applicants MUST have at least an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in both Maths and English. Applicants must have had substantial recent experience in either a school or Nursery setting. Previous applicants need not apply.

The children of Ashford Oaks say:

"Ashford Oaks is looking for a TA! We would like a caring person who understands our needs. They should be friendly and fun, firm but fair. They must know their subjects so they can help us learn.”

“I would like our new TA to be nice and easy to talk to so that they can listen and help you when you have a problem”

“A good TA needs to inspire us!”

“They should always have a smile to brighten people’s mood".

As you can see, our children know what they want!

Their contribution is vital but so is yours which can make a real difference to the lives of our children, many of which come from a challenging area. 

Our ethos is simple, ‘Love the children as your own.’

To see for yourself everything that Ashford Oaks has to offer please visit our website or, better yet, come and visit the school to see first hand.

For more information or to arrange a tour please contact Mrs Sarah-Jane Sullivan, School Business Leader, on 01233 631259, or visit the school’s website www.ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk 

The post is offered on a fixed term contract at 30 hours per week term time (39 weeks per year) Monday - Friday. Hours of work are 08.40am - 15.10pm.

Only applications submitted through https://www.kent-teach.com/ will be considered in the application process.

Information about the school

Ashford Oaks has extensive facilities and a Special Resource Provision. We are looking for a skilled and passionate person who naturally cares about our children and has a determination to provide the very best inclusive education and support, whilst recognising the importance of working as a team with staff, parents and community. We also have a Nursery which is an integral part of the school and is the foundation to our children's learning.

Ashford Oaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

In compliance with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to the interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. A health questionnaire will also be required.

You can find our Child Protection Policy attached.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01233 660795

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.