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1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St George's CE Foundation School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-5447-258S
  • Posted:29/03/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 3 (£12,101 per annum)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/04/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR 1:1 SUPPORT

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

30 hours per week, Term Time Only

We are excited to be in a position to expand our Teaching Assistant team at the Primary site and are looking for someone with the experience, expertise and ambition to join our team and contribute to our vision that “every moment, every day, every individual counts”!

We are specifically looking to recruit a TA to work as 1:1 support with one of our KS1 pupils.  In this role you will:

  • Have experience of working with children with communication and language needs;
  • Be experienced in following a provision plan;
  • Have expertise in supporting pupils with additional needs such as ASD/ADHD as an advantage as well as experience supporting speech and language needs and/or implementing TEACCH approaches (Candidates without this experience would need to be prepared to undergo training to develop in these areas);
  • Be on duty at break time and lunch time throughout the day.
  • Have opportunities to support clubs and extended day activities if desired.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience
  • English and Maths GCSE at grades 9 – 5 or equivalent
  • Understanding of children with SEND issues and experience of working with them.
  • Experience of following a provision plan and delivering appropriate interventions
  • The ability to be flexible to the needs of the school
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
  • A passion to enable every child to achieve their full potential and seek innovative ways of doing so
  • Excellent communication skills with a flexible attitude and effective time management skills

What we offer:

  • A friendly and professional place to work where all are committed to its continued development.
  • A team focused on putting every child first, following our vision that “every moment, every day, every individual counts”
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development through a structured appraisal process.
  • The opportunity to work in an All-Through school with pupils aged 4 to 19 years.
  • Greater likelihood of securing education at St George’s School for your children in accordance with our admissions criteria.
  • Working in outstanding facilities, we work across a 38 week curriculum.
  • Located in the beautiful coastal town of Broadstairs within the District of Thanet, we boast a central location with affordable housing.

St George’s is a successful, oversubscribed school, judged as Good by Ofsted where achievement is rising rapidly, all we want is to provide the best possible education for our pupils.

Further information: 

We reserve the right to close this post on receipt of sufficient applications.  We can only consider applications received in the school format, we are unable to accept CVs.

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

Information about the school

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all-through school for pupils aged 4–19, proudly judged as Good by Ofsted.

With a strong and distinctive Christian ethos, we are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care. Our vision — “Every moment, every day, every individual counts” — guides all aspects of school life and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Our school benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities across both our Primary and Secondary phases and sits at the heart of the Broadstairs community. We are deeply committed to serving and supporting our local area, and our staff share a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

At St George’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles at the school are classified as regulated activity. Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted, please be aware that we will also conduct an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01843) 609001

Documents

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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.