Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

The Primary First Trust

Ref:KCC-F16-71-S
Posted:20/10/2020
Pay:A1 (£17,981 FTE, actual salary £12,430 PA)
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:11/11/2020 at 10:00
Interviews:Wednesday 17th November 2020

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We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring and enthusiastic, Teaching Assistant with a minimum qualification of NVQ2, to join our friendly team for 30 hours a week from now until July 2021, with the possibility of this becoming permanent.

Successful candidates will:

Have experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum
Be confident in supporting pupils with social communication difficulties
Show positive skills in supporting emotional well-being, and behavioural development
Be able to improve the communication and interaction of the supported pupil(s)
Have high expectations for children’s behaviour
Be committed to supporting children’s learning
Be used to working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
Have an understanding of school safeguarding and SEND policies and the need for confidentiality
Be adaptable, cheerful and willing to work as part of a team
Be willing to undertake training if needed

Early applications are welcomed and will be short-listed upon receipt. If sufficient strong applications are received this vacancy will close early. If you are not contacted, you have not been short-listed.

Your interview day is a mutual process aligned to helping you to decide if Westcourt Primary & Nursery School is the right school for you to advance your career. We aim to make it as supportive as possible.

The school began its transition to a two-form entry in September 2016 and will reach full expansion by 2022. The school joined the Primary First Trust in February 2017. There is a 52 place nursery in the school. The school has a diverse intake, made up of 15 ethnic groups. 31% of pupils have English as an additional language (EAL). The school has extensive grounds including playgrounds, a field and Multi Use Game Area. All of these are used to enhance pupils’ learning experiences.

The school is situated in the east of Gravesend offering quick links to the A2/M2. The site is extensive giving staff good car parking facilities and a dedicated PPA room as well as a staff room. The building is well-maintained offering a good working environment. The school values staff well-being and support is put in place for new member of staff so that they are quickly integrated into the school community. We have a supportive staff community, with calm well-mannered children. The school is well resourced and there are opportunities for continued professional development.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the attached application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application. CV’s will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to headteacher@westcourt.kent.sch.uk by 10am, Wednesday 11^th November. Alternatively, you can post your completed application form to Miss Sexton, Headteacher at Westcourt Primary School, Silver Road, Gravesend, DA12 4JG.

Information about the trust

The Primary First, a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing network of 10 individual primaries across Bexley, Gravesham and Medway. All are at different points in their journey - each with a unique context, considerable strengths and specific opportunities.

Job Contact Information

Name:Hardeep Hullait
Address:The White House,
Clifton Marine Parade,
Gravesend,
Kent,
DA11 0DY
Telephone: 01474 565903
Email: hhullait@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

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