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Individual Needs Support Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Penshurst CEP School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-3314-96S
  • Posted:30/04/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:May / June 2021
  • App Close Date:14/05/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 17 May 2021

Advert

We looking to appoint an Individual Needs Assistant to work 1:1 with one of our EYFS pupils. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of (or willing to undetake training):

  • early phonics
  • speech and language teaching and learning strategies
  • adapting learning to support the needs of a pupil who needs 'hands on' experience
  • developing gross and fine motor skills 
  • working alongside a teacher / team to support pupil progress

At Penshurst CE Primary our vision and values focus on 'walking in the shoes of others'; we are looking for someone who would embrace this vision and promote it through their words and actions. If you believe you can make a positive contribution to providing an inclusive education for this young learner then we look forward to receiving your application. 

Our SENCo and EYFS team would be happy to discuss the vacancy with anyone who might need further information. 

 

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Information about the school

We are a small village church school, at the heart of our community, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have 80 pupils taught in four classes: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The school plays a very active role in the local and wider community and provides many opportunities for children to develop their talents and interests, whether this be in the sporting competitions we take part in or in our wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Our staff team is small, friendly and mutually supportive, which we believe is a real strength of our school. Our Christian values are important to us and are at the heart of all we strive to achieve. We encourage all members of the school community to walk in the shoes of others; - demonstrating our understanding of the needs of others as well as promoting kindness at every opportunity.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sue Elliott
  • Address:High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX
  • Telephone: (01892) 870446
  • Email: office@penshurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 870446

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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.