Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Katherine's School & Nursery, Snodland

• Ref:KCC886-2118-243S
• Posted:14/02/2020
• Pay:Kent Range 6 (FTE - £20,222 to £22,072) pro rata
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:28/02/2020 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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St Katherine's School & Nursery is a vibrant and thriving school who have over the past few years gone from strength to strength. A review by a previous OFSTED Inspector described the teaching, learning and curriculum as excellent.

We are now part of the Coppice Primary Partnership Trust, a small primary trust, focused on individuality and an ethic of excellence. This allows staff increased professional development opportunities, collaboration working beyond our school and increased career opportunities.

An exciting opportunity, has now arisen at St Katherine’s School & Nursery to join our team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We are seeking to appoint a qualifed professional to work across all primary age groups to ensure our pupils  reach their full potential.

Our ideal candiate will have the knowledge, flexibility and confidence to deliver whole class lessons to cover staff PPA release, staff absence and CPD.   The successful applicant will be working alongside our team in the delivery high quality lessons across the range of curriculum subjects. 

The successful applicant will need to have drive and high expectations, committed to securing the highest standards possible for every child.

The post is available for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:45 - 4:15 p.m.), term time plus INSET days.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged.  Please telephone 01634 240061 to make an appointment with Ruth Powell the Headteacher.

The position is term time and references will be applied for prior to interview.

St. Katherine's School & Nursery is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, health questionnaire etc.

Information about the school

Looking to join a school on an exciting journey? Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s future aspirations? Then St Katherine’s is the place for you! “Pupils are joyful and are proud of their aspirational and welcoming school” - OFSTED 2024.

We have a wonderful team and delightful children, who epitomise our strong values of respect, resilience, responsibility, community, compassion and excellence. At St Katherine’s, we passionately believe that everyone plays their part in ‘creating our future by learning together’ – and this includes you!

We have extensive, rural grounds and outstanding facilities, which include our own swimming pool, art studio, a purpose built forest school area, sensory rooms and a fantastic library, with its own reading vending machine. These resources, alongside carefully planned enrichment activities, support us to deliver an exciting curriculum, which is motivating to teach and inspires our children to ‘See Beyond Snodland’.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about shaping children’s lives. Someone who inspires children through their high expectations and ability to bring learning to life. Someone who is dedicated to their own professional development and is keen be part of the next stage of the school’s journey – and what an exciting journey it is!

We can offer you a warm and supportive learning environment, a dynamic and aspirational team and inspirational children, who love their learning experiences and contribute significantly to the wider life of the school.

If the prospect of joining us on the next phase of our journey excites you, we would very much welcome your application

The benefits of joining Coppice Primary Partnership:

Children who are articulate, compassionate, willing and eager to learn

Access to private healthcare, including 24/7 GP access

Annual flu jab

A family first approach – cover to ensure you don’t miss important events

Free access to wraparound care for primary aged children attending trust schools

The holiday play scheme is also open and free to staff who have children who attend other schools when staff are required to work.

Kent Rewards, a site offering cash back, discounts and vouchers

A large, modern and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated

An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ruth Powell
• Address:St Katherine's Lane, Snodland , Kent , ME6 5EJ
• Telephone: 01634240061
• Email: headteacher@st-katherines.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job Description