Teaching Assistant
Kenningtons Primary Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4NBDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 September 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: 25 Hours and 50 minutes per week, term time (plus 3 inset days) Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £13,518 - £13,921 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching Assistant
Band 2 Point 4-7
(Actual £13,518 - £13,921 per annum)
25 hours 50 minutes per week. Term time only plus 3 inset days.
Required immediately
Kenningtons Primary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant
- Your main responsibilities will be to support individuals and groups of children in line with the National Curriculum across the whole school, under the guidance of the Class Teacher. Previous experience of working in a school is preferred.
The working pattern is 8.50 am -
11.55am and 12.50pm - 3.15pm, Monday - Friday.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A good standard of Maths and English, GSCE A-C Equivalent, as well as good spoken and written English
- An expectation of high achievement and good behaviour from pupils
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or similar is desired
We value our staff, and in return we offer:
- A supportive and fun working environment
- Excellent CDP
- Two Week October Half Term
In December 2023 when we were graded as a 'good' school, however Ofsted said:-
- The evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be OUTSTANDING if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now.
- Pupils are incredibly positive about their school.
- Pupils consistently behave extremely well in lessons and social time. They work hard and enjoy the many opportunities they are given to have fun.
- Pupils are, rightly, very proud of how they do across a wide range of subjects.
- The school has created a culture where education is highly valued.
- The school’s provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptional.
- Adults have high expectation about what pupils should achieve
Staff and parents are extremely positive about the school
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement with the PA to the Headteacher, Jenny Green
Telephone Number: 01708 865663
E-Mail: enquiries@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk
Closing Date: 27th September 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Kenningtons Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 424 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kenningtons Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk
Kenningtons Primary Academy is a stand alone Academy for 3 to 11 year olds, located in the heart of the Kenningtons Estate in Aveley, Essex. We serve a diverse community and welcome all children who live in the local area. The school accommodates 60 children in each year group.
We are proud of the high standards we set for the pupils and staff. Through an innovative approach we ensure that the children can be the best they can be. We place equal emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and sporting achievement to name but a few. We run an impressive Pupil Responsibility programme in which children take on jobs across the school in addition to being famous for our Annual Summer Music Festival – it could rival Glastonbury!
Every child at Kenningtons is treated as an individual, and we do all within our powers, and sometimes out of our powers, to offer a bespoke experience. As a result of this pupils at our school do well and are ready for the next phase of education.
We offer wrap around care, from 7.30am to 6pm, through our breakfast club and after school provision. Our nursery is open from 8.45am until 3.30pm offering 30 hour provision to those who qualify, or as a paid offer.
We have an ever developing and impressive site. Our nature garden, woodland area, allotments and animal zone with chickens offer our children a unique experience. Our classrooms are large and modern, providing a learning environment fit for the 21st Century.
Arranging a visit to Kenningtons Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk.
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