Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

The Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2041-71S
• Posted:09/07/2020
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:14/07/2020 at 14:00
• Interviews:16th July

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a team that are continually working together under the school motto of 'Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other.  This is initially a fixed term position with funding linked to a pupil in school until the end of the academic year, working 5 days per week, 26.25 hrs per week.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn and who is passionate about helping children to achieve their potential outcome; a strong team player with good time management skills who is willing to take direction from the class teacher and is capable of helping to develop resilient, confident pupils with a growth mindset. While applicants with experience are prefered, an applicant is not required to have Teaching Assistant experience but does need to demonstrate experience of working in a child-orientated learning environment.  

Applicants wil be required to complete an English and Maths exercise as part of the interview process.

We would warmly invite you to visit our friendly school to allow you to appreciate our inclusive Catholic ethos and our beautiful grounds but unfortunately we are unable to do this during the current pandemic.  Please contact the school office on 01622 756778 should you require additional information. Information can also be found via the school website: www.holyfamily.kent.sch.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to our school!

Information about the school

‘Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other’

Holy Family benefits hugely by being part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). We are a ‘GOOD’ school (Ofsted - Oct’ 2023). https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/140980/the-holy-family-catholic-primary-school

We recognise that every pupil – and every member of our community – is unique and precious to God. With a Catholic ethos at our very core, we aim to create an ambitious, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where all can flourish.

We have the highest expectations for behaviour at Holy Family; our pupils are friendly, polite and generous towards everyone they meet. At the heart of our local community, we value the partnerships we have developed with parents, carers and the local parish, knowing that we are all educators together.

Our dedicated team work extremely hard to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We know that pupils learn what they live, and as such, bespoke to our learners, we offer a wide range of curriculum experiences and a stimulating learning environment so that all can develop a love and enthusiasm for learning.

Ultimately, we endeavour to develop the whole child in the eyes of God and prepare each one of our pupils academically, emotionally and socially to thrive and succeed, both now and in the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Knight
• Address:Bicknor Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9PS
• Telephone: (01622) 756778
• Email: nknight@kcsp.org.uk

Fax: 01622 662983

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