Part-Time Teaching Assistant (SEN Team) - Term Time

Riverhead Infants' School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-2459-127S
Posted:07/12/2021
Pay:KR3
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:08/01/2022 at 20:00
Interviews:ASAP

Advert

We welcome applications for a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEND team.The person we appoint will have a love of working with children and the ability to inspire learning and support development. They will have high expectations of themselves and of children to enable every child to be fully included and to reach their potential, whilst showing initiative and adaptability and be committed to working as a member of a team.

This is a diverse role, primarily supporting individuals and small groups and may include supporting teaching and learning as a class teaching assistant. It may also include care needs.

The position will initially be fixed for one year, but may become permanent. An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential as a minimum qualification.

Everyone at Riverhead Infant’s School is committed to safeguarding children. Any offer to successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will offer you:

A ‘can do’ culture in which to learn and grow
A school where talent is nurtured and encouraged to flourish.
A high quality learning environment

The post is a term-time only role and attracts a salary on Kent Range 3 £18,425 pro rata. Please contact the school for further information or visit our website

Information about the school

Riverhead Infants’ School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school situated in the heart of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. We are proud of our reputation as a warm, welcoming community where children, families and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our school rules—Friendly, Safe, Focused—underpin everything we do and shapes the way we learn, work and play together.

Our school benefits from a unique and thoughtfully designed learning environment that embraces biophilic principles and celebrates the natural world. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning, access to beautiful play spaces and opportunities to connect with nature through our Kitchen Garden, woodland-inspired areas and rich curriculum offer. Outdoor play and exploration are central to our approach, and we encourage creativity, curiosity and independence at every stage.

We are deeply rooted in our local community and take pride in the inclusive culture we have cultivated. Staff work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another professionally and personally. Strong relationships with families, governors and local organisations help us provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child is able to thrive.

Riverhead Infants’ is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and child-centred curriculum. We combine high expectations with a compassionate understanding of children’s developmental needs, and we place equal value on academic achievement, personal growth and emotional wellbeing. Our passionate team of teachers, support staff and leaders work collaboratively to create a joyful, purposeful and stimulating environment for all.

Joining Riverhead Infants’ School means becoming part of a talented, dedicated and caring staff team who are united by a shared belief: that every child deserves to feel confident, capable and inspired every day.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr. Andrew King
Address:Worships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AS
Telephone: 01732 452475
Email: office@riverhead.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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SEN TA Job Description