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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

  • Ref:KCC886-2530-256S
  • Posted:28/06/2019
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:November 2020
  • App Close Date:16/10/2020 at 08:00
  • Interviews:wb 19th October 2020

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Do you have a passion for learning? If so, please join us! We are looking for a new teaching assistant to join our team.

At Tunbury, teaching assistants work in phase-based teams to support children's learning. Our teaching assistants are highly skilled and play an active and valuable role in shaping our children's learning experiences, in partnership with our teachers. This vacancy is for either our Years 2-4 phase or our Year 5-6 phase. The hours of work are 35 hours per week, 8.30am-4.00pm, term-time only (39 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will be a qualified and experienced teaching assistant, who will also hold qualifications in English and Mathematics at GCSE Grade C or equivalent.

If you can keep our children smiling and make a difference, then please apply to our school. 

Please note: unfortunately it will not be possible to visit the school prior to making an application. If you would like to learn more about the role, please phone the school office on 01634 863085 to talk to a member of our Senior Leadership Team, as we would be happy to discuss this with you. Our school Covid-19 risk assessment is available to view at https://www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/Parents/Letters-Forms/ . 

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:The Office
  • Address:Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
  • Telephone: 01634 863085
  • Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

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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.