Teaching Assistant
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, Dover, Kent, CT16 3DT16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week, term time only Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - To 31st August 2025 in the first instance
Actual salary
- £16,851
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and caring teaching assistant to work flexibly and co-operatively within our Key Stage 1 and 2 classes. This position is until 31stAugust 2025 in the first instance and is for 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The position will also include a one hour lunch duty each day.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of our happy, friendly primary school in the heart of Temple Ewell community.
Duties will include:
- supporting individual pupils and small groups in their learning,
- observing how pupils learn and assessing further learning needs,
- supporting the teacher with all aspects of children’s learning.
Please see the job description for further information.
You will need to possess:
An NVQ Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or 2 GCSEs (A-C) passes (or equivalent) in English and Maths;
Recent relevant experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age, preferably within a school or Early Years setting.
A good understanding of the Key stage 1 and 2 Curriculum.
A commitment to working with parents as partners.
Applicants should be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a church school.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are encouraged by prior arrangement with the Headteacher, Mrs Angela Matthews.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach.
What the school offers its staff
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
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About Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@aquilatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01304 822665
Our school sits in an idyllic location, nestled in a picturesque valley on the outskirts of the historic port of Dover. We are a popular and friendly school at the heart of the village and make every effort to involve the entire community in all that we do.
In our school family, everyone is given the opportunity to flourish in God’s love; to grow with dignity, hope and kindness. We accept, value and celebrate our achievements.
We are inspired to be the very best that God trusts us to be and to treasure all that He created. Faith in God, ourselves and each other
Good Samaritan (Luke 10 v 25-37)
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Inspiration
Trust
Hope
Children, staff, governors and parents have high expectations of each other and themselves. We feel a sense of worth and of contributing towards something special.
Every member of the learning community takes ownership of their own development, whilst being supported in fulfilling their potential.
We continue to build upon our outstanding, creative teaching through excellent staff development, which includes action research, innovation with technologies and collaboration with other outstanding organisations.
We create and foster a genuine love of learning. Children enjoy high-quality learning experiences in which they develop their knowledge and understanding, thinking skills, self-confidence, and social and emotional skills.
Arranging a visit to Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@aquilatrust.co.uk.
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