Early Years Teaching Assistant - Maternity

Lenham Primary School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-2168-75S
Posted:22/04/2021
Pay:KR3
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:12/05/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:19th May 2021

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Are you a Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge?!

We need an outstanding TA to join of friendly, inclusive school team

In return Lenham Primary School can offer;

Fabulous children
Ongoing professional development,
A supportive friendly team with the childrens interests at heart.
Pride values throughout our school

We are looking for a pro-active and dedicated individual to join our team to cover maternity leave. A working knowledge of the best practice and the ability to inspire and support both children and adults will be a key requirement. Being IT savvy is also a positive! An active willingness to contribute to whole school improvement is vital.

Candidates must have a Early Years qualification (Level 3), and ideally experience of working with children from Foundation Stage.

The position starts as soon as possible and requires attendance, Monday to Friday 8:45 - 3:20, with a half hour lunch break, you may be requested to attend additional training days with notice.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach online submission by the closing date. Any queries should be sent by email to Emma Pike, School Business Manager on finance@lenham.kent.sch.uk. Please note that our Safer Recruitment policy dictates, that we will obtain references before interview, if you are selected

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 12th May 2021 . Interviews will take place on 19th May 2021, and you will be expected undertake an activity, with a small group of children.

We would welcome and encourage interested applicants to come and visit us.

Lenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointment to the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Information about the school

Lenham Primary School is a wonderful, single form entry village school. As soon as you enter the building you are met with a strong sense of family. There is a buzz around the school of excited engagement and a love of learning. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted.

Our PRIDE values underpin everything that we do:

Personal excellence

Respect & Resilience

Inspiration

Determination & Courage

Equality and Friendship

The curriculum at Lenham Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It provides opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident and successful learners, with high aspirations, who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society. Our curriculum ensures that academic success, creativity and problem solving, reliability, responsibility and resilience, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health are key elements that support the development of the whole child and promote a positive attitude to learning. We celebrate the diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community while supporting the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, ensuring that children are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Job Contact Information

Name:Andrea McCluskey
Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
Telephone: (01622) 858260
Email: Office@lenham.kent.sch.uk

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