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EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Full-time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2666-190S
  • Posted:22/11/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:January 2021
  • App Close Date:07/12/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Wrotham Road Primary School are looking to appoint a 1:1 teaching assistant to join our team. 

This is a term time contract linked to individual support for a named pupil and is a fixed term role linked to High Needs Funding. 

Kent Range KR3 £18,425 pro rata

Hours of work are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in the primary school?  Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to grow independence and self-confidence? 

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and friendly Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Early Years.  You will have experience in enabling high quality inclusive provision.  You will be skilled in delivering a range of interventions and in working alongside parents and professionals.  Support during unstructured play such as playtimes and lunchtimes will also be required.

You will need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy and experience of improving outcomes for pupils both academically and emotionally.  We are looking for people who are determined to secure the absolute best for each pupil and will work hard to ensure every child achieves everything they are capable of.

We require organised professionals who have:

  • Good interpersonal skills and an ability to remain calm and patient even when under pressure.
  • Good standards of English, Maths.
  • The ability to liaise with staff, parents and professionals offering support and challenge as appropriate.
  • The ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level.
  • A secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
  • A thorough understanding of differing needs and vulnerability of children.

 

 

Information about the school

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sarah Jack
  • Address:Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
  • Telephone: (01474) 534540
  • Email: s.jack@wrps.tpat.co.uk

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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.