Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2531-130S
• Posted:30/03/2021
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:May 2021
• App Close Date:16/04/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:23rd April 2021

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If you are looking for a position where you can really make a difference in a fast improving school and if you want to be part of a happy, friendly and enthusiastic team, then Vale View is the place for you!

We wish to appoint a superb Teaching Assistant for a Term 5 start. We are looking for someone who is friendly and approachable, able to work on their own initiative and to manage their time effectively and who is driven to provide opportunities and enjoyment for children, enabling them to be the best they can be.

The successful candidate will be supporting children in class as well as working with small groups and individuals to provide additional support under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.

The ideal candidate should:

• Share the school and trust values and be prepared to put the children at the heart of everything
• Be keen to continue to learn and develop their skills
• Have a good standard of education, with a minimum requirement of English and Mathematics at GCSE (C) or equivalent. 
• Have energy and the determination to make a difference
• Be a team player, willing to share ideas and with a good sense of humour
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in, and sensitivity to, children's individual needs.  You will be expected to have a positive impact on the children you work with and the school as a whole.

In return, we can offer: 

• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team of staff who thrive on challenge and having fun; who work closely together, as well as alongside other schools within our academy, to improve the quality of achievement and enjoyment for all pupils 
• A thorough induction programme and good professional development opportunities 
• Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

Unfortunately, due to the current Covid situation we are unable to arrange visits to the school. However, we would welcome the opportunity to chat with you prior to application so we can answer any questions you may have. Please contact the school if you would like to arrange this.

Information about the school

The Whinless Down Academy Trust aims to provide excellent opportunities for local children, in local schools, run by local people. It is a primary school only Trust, based in Dover, Kent, comprising of Vale View, Priory Fields and St Martins. Collaborative working is integral to our trust approach, and we continue to support and learn from each other.

We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our pupils. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles - fulfilling out true belief that learning changes lives.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
• Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
• Telephone: (01304) 202821
• Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• TA Job Descripton
• Person Specification