Teaching Assistant/Curriculum Support - Term Time

The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-4528-158S
• Posted:26/02/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 3 - £18,219 (FTE).
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/03/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:as soon as possible

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Teaching Assistant/Curriculum Support

Required as soon as possible

Fixed term until 31 July 2021

We are looking for two Teaching Assistants/Curriculum Support to work 35 hours a week, term time only until 31 July 2021 on Kent Range 3 - £18,219 (pro rata for part time and term time only).  

This post is ideal for graduates who would like to gain school experience before applying to train as teachers. The role will involve a broad range of duties including covering lessons in the absence of the teacher, working with individual students or small groups and providing administrative and technician support as required, as well as covering break and lunchtime duties as necessary.  You should have good interpersonal skills, be computer literate, have a flexible approach to work and the ability to work well under pressure. Please include details of your areas of academic expertise in your application.

Please visit our website for the job description and an application form.  Send your completed application form and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Miss Vanessa Corker, PA to the Headteacher by email to vcorker@nks.kent.sch.uk

Deadline for applications: Monday 8 March 2021.  We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. The selection process will involve an interview, depending on Government guidance in relation to Covid-19 this may be carried out virtually.

NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.

As a new member of our team you will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme and a Mentor.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please note only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Information about the school

The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Catriona Dunton
• Address:Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
• Telephone: 01233 620045
• Email: cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk