Teaching Assistant - Maternity

Cheriton Primary School , Folkestone

Ref:KCC886-2510-51S
Posted:31/03/2021
Pay:Kent Range Salary Scale
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:16/04/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:Week Beg 26th April 2021

Advert

The school has a vacancy for an enthusiatic and energertic person to work with our happy, lively and friendly children. As we enter the summer months and move forward from on the Covid recovery road map we will be spending a lot of time outdoors, making use of our forest school and large grounds with all our children. The post is a maternity leave cover until December 21 at the earliest (potentially until April 22). This post would suit someone who is entering the field of childcare / teaching support and would like to gain more experience however we welcome applications from both experienced and less experienced candiates. The post will involve working in the classroom with groups and individual children as well as organising games and out door activites for children . It is important to the school that crucially you enjoy the company of children between the ages of 4 and 11 and can engage well with them.

Information about the school

Cheriton Primary School is a vibrant two-form entry school situated on the outskirts of Folkestone. We are proud to serve a rich and diverse community, including families from the nearby army barracks, home to the Royal Gurkha Rifles, alongside children and families from across the wider Folkestone district.

At Cheriton Primary, inclusion is at the heart of who we are. We celebrate diversity, value every individual, and are committed to creating a welcoming environment where every child and family feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. We are proud of our inclusive community and the strength that comes from learning and growing together.

Our school community is guided by our core values: we are ambitious, we are diverse, we are creative, we are mindful, we are adventurous, and we are resilient. These values inspire our children to aim high, embrace difference, think innovatively, care for themselves and others, explore new opportunities, and persevere through challenge.

Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child makes excellent progress academically, while also ensuring that school life is exciting, enriching and full of memorable experiences. We are passionate about developing a lifelong love of learning and raising aspirations for every child.

Cheriton Primary is a true community hub, with parent volunteers playing an active role each week, adult learning opportunities on site, parent coffee mornings, and a wide range of sporting, artistic and cultural activities that enrich school life and strengthen our community connections.

We are also fortunate to have a large Forest School area on site, where children from Year R to Year 6 develop confidence, independence and teamwork through outdoor learning. From building shelters and laying fires to creating bug houses and exploring conservation, our Forest School provision encourages children to be adventurous, resilient and mindful of the world around them.

Job Contact Information

Name:Sophia Dover
Address:Church Road, Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP
Telephone: (01303) 276112
Email: sdover@cheriton.kent.sch.uk

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