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Teaching Assistant on Kent Range 4 - Full-time

Stelling Minnis CEP School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3158-68S
  • Posted:16/06/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 4
  • Start Date:September 2021 (or possibly sooner))
  • App Close Date:02/07/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:6th July

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Teaching Assistant required from September 2021.

We are looking for an experienced and capable Teaching Assistant, who can take on the role of supporting the academic needs a group of four children with physical needs, who will be in Year 2 in September.  The children need a level of intimate care (catheterisation and nappy changing) and feeding care (PEG feeding).  A willingness to support all these care needs (alongside an experienced Medical TA) but also to support them in class with their learning, is essential.  You will initially be based in our Year 1/2 mixed age class.  An understanding of the learning expectations of the children as they progress through the school into KS2 is desirable, as we would hope the successful candidate would follow them up the school.

The applicant should have English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent, as a minimum, and have good verbal and written skills.  Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is essential.

The person will be required to work Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.20pm term time only in this role, with a 25 minute lunch break.  This role is paid on Kent Range 4 (instead of the usual TA scale of Kent Range 3) because of the medical support.

As part of the school's commitment to children's safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, the appointee will be subject to a full DBS check.

Come and join our supportive and friendly team of staff.  We can offer further training as necessary, as the school is committed to developing its staff.

Please apply via this website, explaining how you meet the criteria above in the application. Contact with the school prior to making an application is welcome.

 

Information about the school

We are a small rural primary school, set between the villages of Bossingham and Stelling Minnis, six miles south of Canterbury and 12 miles from Folkestone. Our history dates back to 1784 and we are one of the oldest schools in Kent. We are a Good school (Ofsted) and were judged Outstanding as a Church School (Diocesan Inspection). We have a strong Christian ethos throughout the school, a supportive and active Friends Association, and a strong team of hard working and dedicated teachers, support staff and governors. We have delightful, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn. You are invited to become part of our team.

For more information please check out our website: www.stelling-minnis.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01227) 709900

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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.