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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Tunstall CEP School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-3337-63S
  • Posted:11/01/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:When schools return to their buildings
  • App Close Date:25/01/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:First week of February

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Fixed contract full time post for academic year 2021 which may be extended further.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and creative Teaching Assistant with an interest in EYFS and Key Stage 1 to join our amazing team.

Do you consider yourself an outstanding team member with a passion for education? Do you have the capability to raise aspirations in the young people we work alongside, and create accessible learning for our vulnerable students? If so, we welcome you to apply.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for their role, will have a relentless focus on achieving the highest standards and will have a strong commitment to the inclusive, Christian ethos of the school. Previous experience with children who have special educational needs is preferable and experience of working in a school setting essential.

Purpose of job:

Support the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of children to ensure they attain the targets set under their individual educational programmes. Working with groups and individuals across a class ensuring they are being supported and challenged to be the best learner they can be.

 Essential qualities and skills

  • A willingness to uphold and promote the Christian ethos of the school
  • The ability to be flexible in working practices
  • Proven successful experience in relating to children in an education setting
  • Be able to develop positive working relationships with pupils and colleagues
  • The ability to work as a member of a team
  • Good literacy and mathematics skills up to GCSE standard
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Knowledge and understanding of the barriers to learning that pupils face.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the effects of social, economic and cultural issues that face young children.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • The ability to be well organised and practical
  • The ability to diffuse conflict

Desirable qualities and skills

  • Knowledge of the National Curriculum programmes of study
  • Experience of running intervention and support groups
  • A willingness to undertake training to meet the demands of the job
  • Supporting qualifications e.g. First Aid, sports activity, SEND
  • IT skills
  • A working knowledge of supporting children with a range of SEND

Please use the accompanying Job Description to complete your application. Shortlisting will be based on evidence given against these criteria.

Please do look at our school website https://www.tunstall.kent.sch.uk, which has lots more information about us.  Alternatively please click the link to view our lovely school: https://youtu.be/mHUxRAgQGdA

 

Information about the school

Our Vision

‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone, nurturing a servant heart for the local community of Tunstall and beyond. Learning opportunities are broad, inclusive and inspiring where creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity through our unique, Discovery Curriculum. Children and staff are safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. We are a culturally diverse school who value each other's uniqueness with dignity and respect. We think deeply, love abundantly and serve graciously for the Glory of God and thus uphold our biblical underpinning of John10:10 being: ‘A place where everyone can flourish’.

A warm welcome to Tunstall Church of England Primary School and thank you for considering our amazing school for your career progression. Tunstall Church of England Primary School is an extremely popular and oversubscribed church school on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

We are blessed with a spacious, stunning, purpose-built, modern premises and hope to be recognised by all who cross our boundary as a dedicated, outstanding school, which develops aspirations within pupils, an enthusiasm for learning and has delivered excellent academic results over many years.

Our pupils’ achievements are exemplary. From music to maths, science to serving community lunch to local residents, we support our children to be the best they can possibly be. This has been recognised by Ofsted who deemed us to be an ‘outstanding’ school in all areas. Our pupils’ attendance is excellent and this helps them to fully engage with our broad, exciting ‘Discovery Curriculum’.

Outdoor learning, active learning and the broadest offer possible of a wider curriculum, ensures all children can pursue the skills and knowledge necessary to follow their dreams. Our dedicated staff, extensive grounds and superb resources equip us well to provide our children with the best possible learning opportunities. We value our bond with Tunstall Church very highly and promote our distinctively Christian Vision, Ethos and Values in everything that we do.

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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.