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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Sundridge and Brasted CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3043-68S
  • Posted:11/12/2019
  • Pay:Kent Range 3 (pro-rata)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:05/01/2020 at 23:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 8th January

Advert

Start Date – Asap in January 2020

Hours: Part time Wednesday - Friday

Salary – KR3,  pro rata

REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2020 –1:1  Learning Support Assistant for a child with an Education Health and Care Plan in KS2. This is a temporary rolling position as we have to reapply for funding each year.

We are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support one of our children with SEND.

We are a small nurturing village school set in the rural lanes outside Sevenoaks. Whilst experience is an advantage it is not essential. We can offer training if necessary to support you in your career.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Truly enjoys working with children and is motivated by the believes all children have the ability to reach their full potential.
  • Can engage effectively and confidentially with parents/carers and their families.
  • Is able to think creatively when finding solutions and problem solving.
  • Can work as part of a team: including both the wider school community and external agencies.
  • Is committed to on-going professional development.

We can offer you:

  • A supportive, inclusive working environment.
  • CPD opportunities.
  • A chance to join  a small close knit community.

Visits to the school are encouraged but not essential due to holidays.

To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01959 562694 (term time only).

Closing date for applications:Sunday 5th January 2020.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th January 2020.

Interviews: Wednesday 8th January 2020.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Information about the school

We are a small Church of England School situated in the village of Sundridge, with approximately 75 children on roll, set in a beautiful part of Kent. We have a strong family ethos and value our close links with our parents, the wider community and local churches.

The school site is small but we have wonderful support from the community which allows us to go off site for PE lessons and Forest School throughout the year to fantastic site within close proximity to the school. We provide a wide range of pastoral support for our children and families in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fully experience school both inside and outside the classroom.

Sundridge & Brasted CE Primary School is part of the Darent Federation of Primary Schools. We work closely with other local schools and the Local Authority to ensure that we have the best practices in place to benefit our children and staff. We are also supported by a strong governing body.

Ofsted graded us as a GOOD school in October 2023. 'This is a thoughtful, nurturing and inclusive school. Every pupil is treated as an individual.' 'Pupils live up to the high expectations set by the school.'

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office on office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk or 01959 562694 to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check on appointment, an internet search for shortlisted candidates and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Helen Prestage
  • Address:Church Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6EA
  • Telephone: (01959) 562694
  • Email: office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk

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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.