- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gordons Children's Academy, Junior website
EYFS Teaching Assistant
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy TrustThis job expired on 28 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
28 November 2023 at 10:10am
Date listed
20 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hrs per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - January - July 2024
Actual salary
- £18,507 - £21,566 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Gordon Children’s Academy are seeking an EYFS Teaching Assistant tosupport the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of pupils, promotingpositivebehaviourpatterns, raisingself-esteemand improving independent working in pupils toassistin their education and growth.The successful candidate willassistthe teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils,maintainingaccuraterecords of interventions with pupils, together with detailing their progress and achievement.They will also, under the direction of the teacher, prepare differentiated work and materials for pupils’ use, display work and resources.
There may be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages.There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject toappropriate training.
This is afixed term contract from January to July 2024 to cover maternity leave.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
- Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
- Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Free parking in our staff carpark
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- Alison.Harding@Southeast.tsat.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
School Details
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 143 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant website
Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Alison.Harding@Southeast.tsat.uk.
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