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Teaching Assistant (Pre-School and Reception) - Maternity

St Andrew's School , Rochester

  • Ref:KCC887-6002-56S
  • Posted:14/04/2021
  • Pay:FTE 17,774
  • Start Date:May 2021
  • App Close Date:09/05/2021 at 23:45
  • Interviews:To be arranged

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St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start ASAP

Maternity Cover Pre-School and Reception Teaching Assistant (35 hours) 

Term time only plus some Holiday Club days

A varied role based at both our Main School and Pre-School sites, working with different classes throught the week

Closing Date: 9th May 2021

(Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)

FTE Salary £17,744

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and talented Teaching Assistant to work in a very successful and high achieving school. Relevant qualifications (ideally Level 3) and previous experience in a Primary School or Pre-School setting is essential. This varied role will predominantly involve working in our Reception, Pre-Reception and Nursery classes.

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.

We are looking for someone who will:-

  • Be positive and adaptable, with the interest and ability to work in different parts of the school
  • Be creative, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational
  • Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
  • Work under the direction and guidance of class teachers
  • Organise and lead intervention groups outside of the classroom
  • Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff
  • Be willing to take on extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs are paid in addition)
  • Be willing to work a few days in our Holiday Club (this is paid in addition)

We can offer:-

  • Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
  • Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
  • Free lunches

This is a maternity cover starting in May 2021 and finishing in December 2021, working 35 hours per week, term time only.

Interviews dates will be confirmed on application.

St. Andrew’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)

Information about the school

St Andrew’s School is a highly successful and well respected co-educational independent primary school set in a conservation area of historic Rochester. Our bright, happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive in our smaller class sizes and benefit from specialist teaching in some subjects.

St. Andrew's achieves consistently good academic results where pupils are prepared for the 11+ examinations and the majority move on to the School of their choice. The School has a very happy atmosphere that can be attributed to the sensitive way in which the staff teach and care for the children. The enthusiasm for the children to be successful creates a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning. The School is proud of its teaching and learning with an emphasis on class teaching with appropriate differentiation. The discipline in the School is based on mutual respect amongst pupils, peers and teachers. The children have clearly defined parameters of behaviour and are taught to show respect to all with whom they come in contact.

The 340 pupil school caters for 3 to 11 year olds and is owned and managed by Education Development Trust, a leading independent provider of education and training services in the UK and overseas.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01634 840789

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.