Do you have experience in supporting children in a primary school setting? Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who can show initiative and enjoys working with children? Do you want to make a difference to children’s learning and help them to be their best? Do you have experience of working with children with health needs and/or visual impairment?
We are looking for someone to join our staff team. The hours for the role are 8.45am to 3.15pm each day; however, we could be flexible for the right candidate. If you wish to request flexible hours, please make this clear in your application. Having experience of supporting children with health needs and/or visual impairment would be an advantage, and we would ask you to share details of this experience in your application.
We believe that children come first, and we ensure their experiences at school help them to thrive in education. The ideal candidates will have a passion for providing rich and exciting learning opportunities for our children both in the classroom and outside, making learning irresistible!
Our children achieve academic success, but we work hard to develop them as well-rounded, responsible young people who will positively contribute to society in the future. Our THRIVE values: Teamwork, Health, Responsibility, Integrity, Value Everyone, and Empathy, help us to guide and support the children as they develop the skills and resilience which will equip them to overcome challenges that they may face in life.
Our motto 'Be Your Best You' allows children to aspire to achieving the very best standards in both their learning and their behaviours.
As a federation, we invest in the professional development of our team and personalise what we offer according to your professional interests and career aspirations.
Candidates should have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs or equivalent with a good pass including English and Maths, and/or NVQ Level 3 or above. We will prioritise candidates with experience of supporting children in a primary school setting.
The position is for an immediate start and will be a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 in the first instance.
See us in Action – If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school office for an appointment and more information. Any questions relating to the role prior to application can be sent via email to: office@river.kent.sch.uk.
River Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.
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.
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