Specialist Teaching Assistant - Kennet Valley Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YTThis job expired on 3 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: School hours 8.30am to 3.35pm (32.92 hours per week) with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £18,239 to £19,836 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant to work in our new SEMH/Autism unit.
School hours 8.30am to 3.35pm (32.92 hours per week) with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week. This post is term-time only to start as soon as possible.
Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.
If you are someone who:
- is keen to help children succeed with learning
- is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs
- is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required
- has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks
- wants to extend their own skills
- has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help
- has some experience of working in a school environment
…then we would very much like to hear from you!
Our brand new Resource Base caters for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team.
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment.
Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack - office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
Applications considered on receipt.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is integral to effective management in our school. This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kennet Valley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kennet Valley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kfinance@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kfinance@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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