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One to One Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-3740-76S
  • Posted:25/02/2020
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/03/2020 at 09:00
  • Interviews:W/C 16th March 2020

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Do you have a belief and determination that you can make a difference?

Are you an outstanding, highly motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant who can engage and support children to reach their full potential?  If you are then we have the role for you.

St. Richard's Catholic Primary School is a Good School as judged by Ofsted and is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership (KCSP) at the heart of a supportive Catholic community.  We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will work on a one to one basis with a pupil that has additional needs and requires one to one support.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on raising standards and providing creative opportunities which allow pupils to learn and achieve.  We are looking to appoint someone who is able to inspire our young learners, working with energy and enthusiasm.  Therefore, you will have excellent communication skills and be a strong team player to allow pupils to reach their goals.  Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD is desirable.

We ask that you are educated to GCSE grade 'B' or above in Maths and English together with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. This is a fixed term position of 27.25 hours per week, term time only plus Staff Development Days until the 31st August 2020.  The post involves lunchtime duties.

In return we can offer you an exciting, well organised, vibrant environment in which to work, with an experienced, committed and ambitious team to support you.

We strongly encourage visits to the school and these can be arranged by contacting Andy Gretton along with obtaining an application pack (if required) from the school by calling 01304 201118 or emailing agretton@st-richards.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an Academy as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership. Our one form entry school is situated near to the town centre of Dover and is over-looked by Dover Castle. It has spacious grounds which include a field, playground, fire pit area, outdoor classroom and adventure playground.

Parents send their children to St Richard's because they want their children to be part of a faith community. Many, but not all are Catholic, and all children and their families are very welcome. It is very much a family academy and provides a caring atmosphere where all children are loved.

The academy is proud of all members of the community, especially the children. They are happy, loving and lively; always ready to welcome and full of fun. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

The work of the school is based on six Gospel Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Forgiveness, Respect and Hope.

There are two simple school rules: Love yourself and those around you and Act safely

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr A Gretton
  • Address:Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
  • Telephone: (01304) 201118
  • Email: agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Documents

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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.