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Teaching Assistant - Full-time

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3298-79S
  • Posted:12/09/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:27/09/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:30-09-2021

Advert

We are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to support a child on a 1:1 basis in KS2. 

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8.30-3.30, for the academic year 2021-2022 with a possibility of continuing next year, depending on funding.

Experience of any of the following is desirable, although trainign can be given for the right people:

  • TEACCH
  • Autisim 
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia

It is essential that you have some experience of working with children, in a supporting role with experience of working with SEND pupils desirable. You will need a calm and patient demeanour and the ability to be flexible in your role. 

It is an exciting time to join the fantastic team at West Kingsdown. Our roll continues to grow and we are giving children every opportunity to 'let their light shine' (Matthew 5). If you have a passion for helping children reach their potential then please apply.  Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

All applicants are required to fully complete the application form.  CVs are not required.  We will ask for references for all candidates who are shortlisted.  If an appointment is made, this will be subject to both references being received and a satisfactory DBS.  We may contact any previous employer listed on your form to clarify any information. Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable appointment is made.

Information about the school

We are a semi-rural school with well resourced and spacious buildings and grounds, situated close to Brands Hatch.

Our children are polite, enthusiastic, well-behaved and well motivated and our staff team is supportive and friendly. Teachers have high expectations and are dedicated to maintaining our high standards.

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is at the heart of the village community and plays an important part in community life. There are very strong links with St Edmund's Church.

We were graded as Good in every category in our most recent OFSTED inspection and our SIAMS Church inspection.

We are part of The Compass Federation; three schools linked together including St. Paul's Church of England Primary School, Swanley Village and Dunton Green Primary School, Sevenoaks and enjoy a positive relationship with them. Our Federation vision of 'One Child. One Chance' mean that no child gets left behind in our quest to give them the very best primary education.

Our Federation has clear professional pathways for all staff, regardless of role or starting point. We aim to support staff through all that they do and want them to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.

We are committed to meaningful well-being. Access to counselling, high-quality training and CPD, well-being days and a common sense approach to all that we do - enable our staff to feel happy and enjoy coming to work.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, reference checks, identity and proof of right to work in the UK. St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 853114

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.