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Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Shears Green Infant School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2119-73S
  • Posted:09/03/2020
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:16/04/2020 at 08:00
  • Interviews:29th April 2020

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Would you like to come and join our amazing team? Are you passionate in supporting all children to grow and be independent learners? Can you help our children to be 'happy, confident achievers'?

We are currently looking for a teaching assistant to join us as soon as possible. This position will be for 31.20 hours per week term time only until July 2021.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a minimum of two years experience of being a teaching assistant.
  • Have worked 1:1 with children with specific learning, physical or social need.
  • Be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.

The role will be to support the teaching staff in the teaching and welfare of the children so as to foster their physical, intellectual and emotional growth. You will be responsible for one to one work and whole class support.

Only applicants with an NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent will be considered for interview.

Information about the school

Shears Green Infant School is part of the Hornchurch Academy Trust which is a group of six schools based in Rainham, Upminster and Northfleet within the London Borough of Havering and Kent.

We are a large Infant school nestled within Northfleet just off of the A2. We have lovely outdoor learning areas including our Reception play garden, our year 1 play garden and our large forest area.

We offer wrap around care and have been awarded the Leading Parent Partnership Award for our dedication to working relentlessly with parents to ensure the best care for our children.

Everyone at Shears Green Infants is supported to feel happy and confident in all they do to achieve the best they can. Our family approach where everybody looks after everyone filters through all we do.

As a feeder school to Shears Green Junior School, our transition programme and relationship with them is strong, enabling children and parents to begin their journey in the Junior School with confidence and ease.

Our community links with nursery feeders is strengthened through training programmes delivered by our Early Years team, enhancing practice and school readiness.

Our parents say we are caring, kind, committed and always go the extra step to ensure the safety and happiness of the children in our care. Visitors comment on the calm and focused learning environment which enables our children to take risks and feel confident to be challenged.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 566700

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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.