KS2 Teaching Assistant

Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9RF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,256.00 Annually (Actual) KR4 pay scale - pro-rata'd 32.5 hours / 38 weeks per year

KS2 Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience in Key Stage 2 to join our team on a fixed-term contract until 22nd July 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic school environment, assisting teachers in delivering high-quality education and supporting students in their learning journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Work alongside class teachers to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.
• Provide tailored support to children on a 1:1 or group basis to enhance their learning.
• Assist in organising and supervising educational trips and activities.
• Support teachers in assessing student progress and documenting learning achievements.
• Help create vibrant classroom displays and engaging learning resources.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all learners.
• Foster a learning atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their ability.

We are looking for an adaptable, flexible, and resourceful individual who shares our passion for learning and is committed to seeking excellence every day. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Key Stage 2, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with children. If you are committed to making a positive impact on pupils’ development, we would love to hear from you!

Candidates should refer to the job description/person specification and explain within their expression of interest how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

Join Knockhall Primary School and be a part of shaping the future of our learners! Please see our application pack attached for more information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Knockhall Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Knockhall Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knockhall-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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