Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-2656-124S
• Posted:09/12/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediately
• App Close Date:03/01/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Do you want to work in a school where the motto is 'Enjoy, Learn and Aspire'? If you answered yes, then we are the school for you.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team. The successful candidate will be a flexible, positive and enthusiastic person who has expereince of working in a school in learning support and has the ability to contribute to our school's community and vision, helping children to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate must hold the relevant NVQ level 2 and level 3 childcare and learning qualification (level 2 will be only be considered if a willingness to work towards level 3 can be demonstrated) with GCSEs in English and Maths A - C or equivalent and good computer skills. 

You will be providing small group and in class support for children across the school; we are initialy seeking to appoint for a role within Key Stage 2 for this academic year. 

This post will also involve working across the school in the role of Lunchtime Supervisor during the lunchtime period, paid at Kent Range 2.  

The hours will be 8:45am - 1:15pm for 5 days a week.  

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong Literacy and Numeracy skills to enable you to have a positive impact on children’s progress
• has high expectaions and is passionate about encouraging the best from every pupil, enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• has experience of both supporting children in class and delivering high quality interventions to groups of children
• is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
• has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative
• has good IT skills

The role will require the successful candidate to: 

• support groups of children in achieving the learning objectives and aims in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum
• feedback to the class teacher, keeping records of progress and behaviour
• support the emotional, behavioural and any medical needs of the pupils
• prepare resources and complete some adminisrative work

We offer you:

• positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly, dedicated, innovative staff teams, experienced senior leaders and governing body
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for professional development

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our amazing team, please take a look at our school website to see the vast array of learning opportunities we provide. You are also more than welcome to come and visit us too or telephone for more information. 

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Becky Nicholson
• Address:Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW
• Telephone: 01474 812259
• Email: stomkins@meophamca.com

Fax: 01474 813078

Documents

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• TA Job Description