Teaching Assistant for HNF Pupil - Part-time

Aycliffe Community Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2454-63S
• Posted:11/02/2020
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:23/02/2020 at 18:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Two 30 hours per week, term-time only, teaching assistants required for a fixed term until end of August 2020, supporting individual pupils in a reception class. 

Are you interested in making a difference to children’s outcomes?

You will have:

• A Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent,
• Experience of supporting pupils in schools;
• Good understanding of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT;
• GCSE English and Maths C or equivalent;
• A calm and flexible approach;
• Good understanding of school policies and procedures relating to health & safety, behaviour, attendance, equal opportunities and child protection.

A knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD would be desireable.

We will: Support your professional development; Offer a team of welcoming, hardworking staff and friendly pupils.

Please apply online, no CVs accepted. Visits to the school are encouraged – please ring the school office on 01304 202651 to make an appointment.

Aycliffe School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Therefore, this position is subject to safeguarding checks.

The school may bring the closing date forward if sufficient applications are made to this advertised post. 

Information about the school

Aycliffe Community Primary School is a warm, inclusive school located in Dover, dedicated to making a difference to every child’s learning. Guided by our vision, “Make a Difference to Learning,” we foster values of caring, tolerance, passion, reflection, and innovation, helping pupils grow into confident, creative, and compassionate learners.

Our Grounds

Set within spacious, well-maintained grounds, Aycliffe offers children a safe and stimulating environment.

Our facilities include: - A modern, child-friendly playground. - A dedicated outdoor learning classroom for hands-on exploration. - Plans for a fully accredited Forest School and a thriving garden, encouraging environmental awareness and outdoor education.

Our Curriculum We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, enriched by our ethos as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School (Gold Award).

Our approach combines: - Thematic, project-based learning to embed core values and British values. - Strong foundations in literacy and numeracy with daily reading, writing, and maths. - Subject enrichment in science, humanities, arts, and modern foreign languages, ensuring pupils develop knowledge, skills, and cultural understanding. - A focus on learning language words like: resilience, perseverance, and collaboration, helping children reflect on and drive their own learning.

Our Ethos As a trauma-informed school, we prioritize inclusion and well-being, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported. Aycliffe has been recognised as a Good school by Ofsted and proudly holds the UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting Award.

At Aycliffe, we believe education extends beyond the classroom. Through our caring community, inspiring curriculum, and engaging outdoor spaces, we prepare pupils to thrive academically and personally, ready to make a positive impact in the wider world.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jacky Cox
• Address:St Davids Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 9HJ
• Telephone: 01304 202651
• Email: headteacher@aycliffe.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 225507