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
We offer ongoing CPD, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to Staff Care Services.
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.