Teaching Assistant (Key Worker) with SEN Experience - Term Time

Joydens Wood Junior School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2438-78S
• Posted:07/05/2021
• Pay:KR3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 26th May

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This is a temporary position whilst funding is in place

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school as a key worker for a pupil with special educational needs. If you like the challenge of supporting a child with their needs as well as being dedicated and passionate about learning and teaching, then this could be the position for you. We are offering a real opportunity to make a positive impact in our school.

The role will include working with individuals and small groups (both within and outside the classroom) to deliver interventions.

You will need to have a high level of English and Mathematical skills and experience of improving outcomes for pupils both academically and emotionally. We are looking for someone who has a vast amount of experience in working with children who have a high level of need(s), this may include experience in a specialist setting. You will need to be adaptable and able to react quickly to any situation to support children in removing any barriers to their learning.

We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for our pupils and will work hard to ensure children achieve everything they are capable of. You will need to be able to work from Monday to Friday during the school daily hours (8.45am-3:15pm), but the position may require being in school a bit before or slightly after to assist in sharing details with parents and carers. This is a full time post during term time.

We are interested in appointing someone who has experience in being a teaching assistant as a key worker.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Put children first
• Have high expectations of all pupils and secure exceptional outcomes for all
• Be optimistic, energetic, resilient and creative
• Be active in developing positive relationships with parents and carers
• Embrace change and innovation positively and with a good sense of humour
• Help drive our school forward to outstanding future successes

We can offer:

• An inspirational, dedicated and vibrant team
• Supportive and caring parents and governors that want the best for our children
• Opportunities for growth & career progression

We understand that children sometimes learn both in and outside the classroom, and always learn better when the curriculum is fun and engaging. We will expect you to be involved in creating this atmosphere.

Joydens Wood Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service.

Appointments may be made where a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

 Please complete the online application form. CV's will not be accepted.

Information about the school

Joydens Wood Junior School is located in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of London. We are a member of the Nexus Education Schools Trust. We are a friendly and caring school with a team of enthusiastic, committed and hardworking staff.

We have approximately 310 pupils on roll in Years 3 to 6, with a 3-form entry in each year group.

We have sets of classroom laptops and smart screens in all classes. The large playing field and our generous outside space allows our children to thrive with our various sports teams being successful in many local competitions. Combined with extra-curricular opportunities, performances and school residential trips, our school offers the chance for every child to unlock their potential.

We believe in a strong creative, cross-curriculum approach, which is supported by our Values based education which nourishes and enables children to flourish, making a difference to the world through who and how they are. Our pupils are happy, safe and well-motivated, showing respect for themselves and others. They are proud of the high standards they reach and of how hard they work at school.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): - childcare disqualification - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - medical - online and social media - prohibition from teaching - right to work - satisfactory references - suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Nexus Education Schools Trust (NEST)

NEST is a growing Multi Academy Trust, presently with 19 primary schools across Bromley, Kent, Lewisham and Southwark. Our schools have benefited from capital investment over the last five years and provide excellent learning opportunities for our pupils. We partner with several multi academies and maintained groups of schools. NEST are accountable for the work of the Thames South Teaching School Hub, delivering teacher training and development in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.

NEST is an exceptional and distinctive learning community of eleven primary schools where there is a focus upon learning.

At NEST our commitment to the learning process challenges all of our schools to fully endorse the concept of collaborative learning. Just as our commitment to inclusion is a non-negotiable so too is each school’s contribution to inter-school learning and the development of a NEST wide professional learning community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Jacqueline Watson
• Address:Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE
• Telephone: (01322) 522151
• Email: jacqueline.watson@joydens-wood-junior.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01322) 556116