Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Term Time

The Gordon Children's Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2010-64S
• Posted:01/11/2021
• Pay:£5 per hour
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/11/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We require an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join us to work at The Gordon Children’s Academy. You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone. The successful applicant will be helping students in our Inclusion Centre as well as the wider school.

You will need to hold a relevant GCSE or equivalent, Grade C or above. Good ICT skills would also be desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and join our Trust!

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see  the attached JD

• Provide teaching and learning support to our students with the support of Classroom Teacher
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Committed to supporting pupils
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Effective ICT skills 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments
• Ability to motivate and to support learning

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos. 
• Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Kerry Masters at k.masters@tsatrust.org.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

The Gordon’s Children’s Academy is based in the Strood area. Our Junior and Infant school work closely together to ensure that all staff and children work together as one. We are lucky enough have a passionate workforce at our school who all care for and respect the fantastic children of our school.

We are dedicated to school improvement and we all aim to provide a happy, safe and fun school environment for the children, and our staff too. We have high expectations of behaviour and we recognise that it is our responsibility to listen to the children verbally or by interpreting their behaviour. Pupils of Gordon’s Children’s Academy are proud of their school and have an exciting environment around them to learn in, we encourage use of a creative curriculum and all children enjoy decorating their classroom whilst they focus on a particular topic across the curriculum.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
• Telephone: 0333 360 2110
• Email: office@gordonchildrensacademy.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description