Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Martello Primary , Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2039-40S
• Posted:11/02/2020
• Pay:Academy Range 03 (£12,102 pro rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:24/02/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Martello Primary. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, patient and caring, to help our children enjoy, learn and achieve success.

Are you...

• Dedicated?
• Enthusiastic?
• A team player?

In return, we can offer...

• Fabulous children who want to learn
• Ongoing professional development
• A school which puts the wellbeing of the staff and pupils first

The successful candidate will be expected to engage with lunchtime activities and supervision so, an ability to play, have fun and be able to actively supervise is essential. In addition to this, all employees are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position.

As part of the selection process you will be expected to have visited the school prior to interview.

Please state your curriculum strengths and experience on your application form.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is found before the close date.

32.5 hours a week

Term time plus INSET days

Information about the school

Martello Primary is a one-form entry school situated in the East Cliff area of Folkestone. It opened to all year groups almost seven years ago and within this time has established strong provision across the school. It was rated by Ofsted in March 2022 as Good in all areas. The school additionally has a Specialist Resource Provision specifically supporting 15 children with a diagnosis of autism.

Being a small primary school means that we are able to maintain a ‘family’ feel to the school and really nurture our children’s needs. Many children who come to our school are disadvantaged and face challenges which could present barriers to their learning and achievement without the exceptional care of the committed staff team.

Links with the local community have brought many enrichment opportunities to pupils: the Locavore Community Garden hosts weekly outdoor learning lessons for pupils across the school and there are strong partnerships with local sporting and creative organisations.

Collaboration is strong between Martello and the two other excellent primaries in the Turner Trust; Morehall Primary and Folkestone Primary, both of which are geographically close by. Subject Networks are well-established, and a culture of sharing planning and expertise has been established. Staff report that they are happy and enjoy working at Martello.

Martello Primary is an exciting place to work, and somewhere you know you can make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We warmly encourage you to visit our school. Please contact Louise Lythgoe, Executive Headteacher, to make an appointment, via the school office on 01303 847540.

Across Turner Schools we:

Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Our schools include:

Folkestone Primary

Folkestone Academy

Morehall Primary

Martello Primary

and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT
• Telephone: 01303 847540
• Email: martellooffice@turnerschools.com