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Teaching Assistant

Leigh Academy Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9JX

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• Start date details

  September 2022

• Closing date

  10 October 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual salary £15,102 (£20,789 full time equivalent)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Marden PrimaryAcademy has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionateTeaching Assistantto join us as soon as possible. Becoming a member of theMarden Primary teamwill enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with the class teacher to improve the provision for all children.Experience of working with children in schools is essential. There may be times when you're needed to cover the class in the teacher's absence so experience of this is advantageous.

The successful candidatewill need to have relevant experience and/or qualifications in working with primary-aged children. We are also looking forproven high standards of both spoken and written English and Mathematics. Being able to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner. Our newly appointed TA will be able to work using their own initiative and can demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, they will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Knowledge and experience of working within KS1
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Creativity and passion for learning
• A thirst for knowledge, high expectations and the ability to inspire and motivate children.
• Dedication to the job and the skills to prioritisethe needs of the children in their care.
• Resilience and the ability to besolution-focused​​​​​​​

The role offers an actual salary of £15,102 (£20,789 full time equivalent)per annum based on 31 hours and 15 minutes hours per week, Term Time + 1 week of inset. The role will be centred around supporting children’s learning and development in all aspects of school life, not only in class but during social times too.

We strongly recommend that you come to visit our setting so that you can see in action what an inspiring and purposeful environment it is, for both pupils and adults.

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

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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About Leigh Academy Marden

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 322 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Marden website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-primary-academy-tonbridge

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