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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3298-75S
  • Posted:25/10/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:02/11/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant who is flexible and happy to work across KS1/2 where necessary.

The position is full-time for the academic year 2020-2021 with a possibility of continuing next year. The role will consist of supporting the teachers in delivering lessons, administrative jobs, preparing work for displays and preparing materials. It is essential that you have some experience of working with children, in a supporting role with experience of working with SEND pupils desirable. There may be some 1:1 work with pupils.  You will need a calm and patient demeanour and the ability to be flexible in your role. 

If this sounds like something you would be interested in and you have a passion for helping children reach their potential then please apply.  Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Information about the school

We are a semi-rural school with well resourced and spacious buildings and grounds, situated close to Brands Hatch. Our children are polite, enthusiastic and well motivated and our staff team is supportive and friendly. Teachers have high expectations and are dedicated to maintaining our high standards.

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is at the heart of the village community and plays an important part in community life. There are very strong links with St Edmund's Church.

We were graded as Good in every category in our most recent OFSTED inspection and our SIAMS Church inspection.

'Pupils thrive in the happy and nurturing environment of West Kingsdown.' OFSTED November 2018

We are part of The Compass Federation; three schools linked together including St. Paul's Church of England Primary School, Swanley Village and Dunton Green Primary School, Sevenoaks and enjoy a positive relationship with them.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, reference checks, identity and proof of right to work in the UK. St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 853114

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.