5 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    27 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    30 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

Full time: 31.25 Hours Per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

KR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a permanent role, of 31.25 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only.

The salary is £23,337 FTE based on the Kent Range 3. The actual pro-rata salary is £16,666.32 based on 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Previous experience of working in a school is required and a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is preferable.

A good standard of English and Maths is essential.

This post requires someone with a calm, patient disposition and an ability to work as part of a team.

Are you the kind of person who:

  • Likes working with children?
  • Is hard working and conscientious?
  • Is an excellent communicator?
  • Is organised and efficient?
  • Is friendly and flexible?

In return we can offer:

  • The opportunity to join a team in a friendly and welcoming work environment
  • An effective induction.
  • Training, development, mentoring and coaching
  • Additional support from The Golden Thread Alliance Trust’s experienced Central Team
  • Wonderful children!

We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.

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, paragraph 220, 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.


What the school offers its staff

Our staff benefits package includes:

  • Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
  • Two family days
  • Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
  • Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
  • Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
  • Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
  • Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing


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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Riverview Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
498 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11

Arranging a visit to Riverview Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.

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