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Classroom Teaching Assistant (Upper Key Stage 2) - Part-time

Bobbing Village School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2223-52S
  • Posted:22/06/2021
  • Pay:Kent Range 3 FTE £18,039 (£11,148 pro rata)
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:23/06/2021 at 09:45
  • Interviews:July 2021

Advert

TIMU Academy Trust (Iwade School and Bobbing School) has an opportunity for an experienced Classroom Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, working across the trust. The post is to work in Upper Key Stage 2 and will  include the role of a Midday Supervisor. 

This is a part-time permanent appointment , 27 hours a week, (8:45 - 3:15  with one afternoon off per week), term time only (38 weeks and 2 days per year). 

We aim for all Timu children to become successful lifelong learners and are looking for someone that shares our ethos, someone who is passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about helping children to realise their potential by supporting and encouraging them as they strive to achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will be required to set up learning areas, lead intervention groups and support children with learning needs as well as occasionally being responsible for the whole class, working in partnership with class teachers and other teaching assistants.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • previous experience working with children
  • a love of working with children and the ability to inspire learning and support development.
  • good subject knowledge in reading, writing and maths to assist the teacher in delivering the lessons
  • an understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum (would be an advantage)
  • high expectations of yourself and of children
  • a good standard of education together with good numeracy and literacy skills and English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent).
  • excellent interpersonal skills and a be good team player
  • good communication skills
  • flexibility

Timu Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to references and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. Therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online screening check and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:HR Officer
  • Address:School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
  • Telephone: 01795 412312
  • Email: hr@ba-mat.org.uk

Documents

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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.