Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Lydd Primary School, Lydd

• Ref:KCC886-2059-53S
• Posted:10/01/2020
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:January 2020
• App Close Date:20/01/2020 at 16:00
• Interviews:W/C 27/01/20

Advert

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant position in our school

January 2019

This is initially a fixed term position linked to high needs funding for a pupil, term time only for 22.5hrs per week (10:45 -3:15 Mon – Fri)

Pay Scale KR3

Job requirements:

• You will be joining a highly supportive and hardworking team. The person appointed needs to have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated and able to use their initiative to deliver both group and 1:1 support as needed. Training for specific interventions will be given.

• A person who is flexible and can use their own initiative.
• High standards and expectations.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, taking observations and assessment provision would be an advantage.

• The position will involve working with pupils with specific needs on a one to one basis and at times within small groups. The role will be based in and out of the classroom and will involve implementing programmes of support designed specifically to meet the pupil’s needs.   
• The ideal candidate should also have experience of liaising closely with the class teacher, the SENCO and other Teaching Assistants.

• A happy (and smiley) person with a good sense of humour!

A TA qualification or equivalent and previous experience is preferable.

As a school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Pre-employment and recruitment checks will be carried out.

Information about the school

We are an average sized primary school with a growing roll of hard working, polite and friendly children. The school has a team of friendly and skilful teachers who deliver a broad and interesting curriculum. At our last inspection we were judged to be a good school with an outstanding early year’s provision. Our teachers work hard, but as OFSTED noted we are also aware of the importance of a good work-life balance and morale is high amongst staff.

The school is well resourced, with large buildings, outdoor space and excellent local facilities for exploring learning outside the classroom.

Although Lydd is Kents most southerly village, it is well connected by road to many main towns. It is an easy commute from Ashford (where many of the staff live), Hastings, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. Do come and meet our friendly staff and wonderful children, you are sure of a warm welcome.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Nicki Man
• Address:20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Kent, TN29 9HW
• Telephone: (01797) 320362
• Email: finance@lydd.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01797) 321814

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification