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Fixed contract full time post until the end of academic year 2021 which may be extended further depending on funding, working 1:1 with a child.
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 a specific child to ensure they attain the targets set under their individual educational programme. Working with groups and the focus child within the class ensuring they are being supported and challenged to be the best learner they can be.
Essential qualities and skills
Desirable qualities and skills
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
Our Vision
‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone. Learning opportunities should be broad, inclusive and inspiring. Children must feel safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. Creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity. We value each other’s uniqueness with dignity and respect’
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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