Classroom Based Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Selling Church of England Primary School, Selling

• Ref:KCC886-3112-61S
• Posted:17/10/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:28/10/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 1st November 2019

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Selling Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our staff team in September 2019. The successful applicant will work alongside the SENCO and class teachers.

Applicants should have a good standard of English and Maths as well as a good general standard of education, with an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in childcare or a willingness to work towards this qualification. You will also need to be flexible, supportive and a positive team player with a sense of humour and possess excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working in a school environment is desirable. Some experience in working with pupils who have behavioural needs, speech and language needs or other specific learning difficulties is advantageous.

This will be a fixed term contract until the end of academic year on Kent Range 3 (£17,498 - £17,411 pro rata) for 30 hours per week, term time only (subject to successful completion of the probationary period). There is a possibility of the contract being extended.

Selling Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure to the criminal records bureau. 

Information about the school

Our nurturing and inclusive school is in Selling, a small village situated between the historic market town of Faversham and the village of Sheldwich in Kent. It benefits from good access from Faversham, Canterbury and Ashford. Equally, we are lucky to be surrounded by orchards and beautiful views of The Downs which further enrich our curriculum and pastoral offer. We seek to offer our children a holistic, rich and exciting learning experience which encourages them to grow into independent and curious learners.

Selling C of E Primary School is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust which means we are able to share expertise with our other schools, including best practice and resources, allowing us to raise achievement and standards.

Our school vision statement:

Our nurturing and inclusive school follows Jesus’ example by knowing and celebrating every individual and serving our local community. Our holistic, rich and exciting learning experience promotes reflection and challenge through exploration and questioning, enabling all to flourish and grow to become outward looking, respectful and compassionate citizens of the world.

Our values:

We aim to teach Christian values throughout the curriculum and as part of our everyday school lives. All Christian values are promoted with the value of compassion being our core value.

Selling C of E Primary is a friendly and happy place where we aim for all children to enjoy learning and achieve great things.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Paez
• Address:The Street, Selling, Kent, ME13 9RQ
• Telephone: (01227) 752202
• Email: office@selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752906

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification