Early Years Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Churchill CEP School, Westerham

Ref:KCC886-3055-93S
Posted:09/10/2021
Pay:KR4
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:18/10/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:20th / 21st October

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Churchill CE Primary School is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to work as a teaching assistant in one of our mixed Reception/Year 1 classes, under the direction of the class teacher and Early Years Lead. The role is for approximately 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to establish warm, respectful, trusting and supportive relationships with children in early years as well as their parents, families and carers. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of inclusive play and learning opportunities with the emphasis on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning. You will need to be able to inspire and motivate pupils and work as a team with other members of staff. Your duties will include supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom and you may be working with small groups or supporting children within a whole class setting.

In return we can offer you benefits such as regular supervision, continued professional development and a friendly, enthusiastic and hard working team.

The successful candidate will also be expected to take a full part in lunchtime activities and supervision.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with children as part of the selection process. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Churchill School is fully committed to the safeguarding of our children and as such all appointments are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

We are proud of our fabulous one-form entry primary school, which serves the community of Westerham, a charming market town in Kent. The school, which is situated in amazing grounds, attained Ofsted "Good" in Jan 2020, and is continuing to grow from strength to strength.

We provide a safe and caring environment for our children where they can thrive, whilst promoting Christian and British values. Naturally the children are considered to be our greatest asset, which ensures they are at the heart of our strategic and operational decision making. The school fosters an ethos where our pupils are keen to learn, well-behaved and a joy to teach. We encourage their development into caring and socially minded individuals, who value diversity and inclusion and who actively support the local community and beyond with initiatives; supporting the local food bank and a variety of local charities are just two examples.

Our collective behaviours, teaching and decision-making are underpinned by our core values; Respect, Excellence, Determination, Courage, Creativity and Teamwork; all of which ensure a well-founded and consistent approach in everything we do.

We have strong links with St Mary’s Church Westerham and participate in the many activities aligned with the religious calendar, which draws us closer to the community as a whole. A team from the church regularly lead our worship, providing guidance to ensure that Christian worship and distinctiveness are an integral part of the school.

The school has a breakfast club and after school club which can be used by staff.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kathy Jax
Address:Rysted Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1EZ
Telephone: (01959) 562197
Email: headteacher@churchill.kent.sch.uk

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