1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Selling Church of England Primary School, Selling

• Ref:KCC886-3112-68S
• Posted:29/03/2021
• Pay:KR3 pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/04/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:26th April 2021

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Selling CEP School is looking for a calm and patient person to support a group of children in Key Stage 1. Prior experience of working with children with additional needs, including ASD will be advantageous. You will be supported by the class teacher and Senco but may need to use your initiative to make each learning opportunity as beneficial as possible. The position is full time and you would be working alongside a team of hard working, dedicated staff who put the needs of the children first.

You will need to be educated to GCSE level and have attained Level C or above (or equivalent) in both Maths and English. You will also need to be flexible, supportive and a positive team player with a sense of humour. 

We are committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate DBS checks. References may be requested prior to interview - please indicate on the application form if you do not wish this to be the case. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This is a fixed term appointment until August 2022, but may be extended dependent on the renewal of HNF. A telephone conversation with the Headteacher is welcomed prior to application.

Information about the school

Our nurturing and inclusive school is in Selling, a small village situated between the historic market town of Faversham and the village of Sheldwich in Kent. It benefits from good access from Faversham, Canterbury and Ashford. Equally, we are lucky to be surrounded by orchards and beautiful views of The Downs which further enrich our curriculum and pastoral offer. We seek to offer our children a holistic, rich and exciting learning experience which encourages them to grow into independent and curious learners.

Selling C of E Primary School is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust which means we are able to share expertise with our other schools, including best practice and resources, allowing us to raise achievement and standards.

Our school vision statement: ROOTED IN VALUES, READY FOR LIFE

Our nurturing and inclusive school follows Jesus’ example by knowing and celebrating every individual and serving our local community. Our holistic, rich and exciting learning experience promotes reflection and challenge through exploration and questioning, enabling all to flourish and grow to become outward looking, respectful and compassionate citizens of the world.

Our values:

We aim to teach our Christian values; Perseverance, Compassion, Forgiveness and Umunthu ('i am because we are', 'you are human just like I am') throughout the curriculum and as part of our everyday school lives. All Christian values are promoted and celebrated and our pupil Christian Ambassadors help lead and model them throughout the school.

Selling C of E Primary is a calm, friendly and happy place where we aim for all children to enjoy learning and achieve great things.

As a school, we have high expectations for all our pupils. We are adaptive and inclusive and support our pupils in becoming responsible for their learning. We are fortunate to have Forest School experiences off site for all our pupils.

All posts are subject to 2x satisfactory references in line with KCSIE, one of which must be your most recent employer and/or most recent childcare setting and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Laura King
• Address:The Street, Selling, Kent, ME13 9RQ
• Telephone: (01227) 752202
• Email: office@selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752906

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification