Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Petham Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2026-56S
• Posted:07/08/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:30/08/2021 at 10:00
• Interviews:Friday 3rd September 2021

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30 hours per week during term time - fixed term until 31 August 2022 with the possibility to extend.

KR3 FTE £17769 - £18039 - 5 days a week from 8.45am to 3.15pm

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. You will need to be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to achieve their full potential. Experience is preferable but not essential.

The successful candidate will join an Ofsted rated good school with a skilled and friendly team which is working hard to provide children with incredible learning experiences. We can offer you opportunities for professional development, children who respond to passionate teaching and supportive colleagues, governors and parents.

You will have a minimum 'C' grade in English and maths (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate that your maths and English will be of a high enough standard to support and extend children throughout the primary age range.  You will also be able to model good spoken English.

You will be calm and caring and able to communicate effectively with children and adults. Good time management and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential and you must believe and support the ethos of the school. A love of the outdoors and creative arts will be an advantage. 

You will work across the school in close partnership with the class teachers, supporting groups of children in class and running interventions. 

Information about the school

Petham Primary School is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within the peaceful village of Petham, situated a few miles south of historic Canterbury. The school, which has approximately 110 pupils on roll, is organised into 4 mixed-age classes from Early Years to Y6. We have excellent facilities both indoors and outside and were awarded ‘Good’ at our last Ofsted inspection in July 2019. The school’s outdoor space and location lends itself to support the development of a curriculum which has outdoor learning at its heart and the potential for an enriched Forest School to be established. The school works closely with families and has strong links with the local community, has a thriving PTA and an experienced staff team. Children at Petham are motivated, happy and have a thirst for learning.

We are part of a newly merged Trust of 10 schools - Our Community Multi-Academy Trust (OCMAT). Being part of the Trust provides excellent opportunities for professional development, networking and sharing of best practice. OCMAT is also a member of the Kent MAT Alliance (KMA). The KMA is a group of 9 Multi-Academy Trusts with 38 primary schools across the county. We are a like-minded collective group who strongly believe we are better together; working collaboratively to improve the educational outcomes of all the children in our care. As part of this we have access to a wealth of CPD and networking events.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to 2x references and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr James Higgins
• Address:Petham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5RD
• Telephone: 01227 700260
• Email: office@petham.kent.sch.uk

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