Teaching Assistant- 34.5 hours (Tiger Primary School)
Location: Tiger Primary School, Kent, UK
Education Phase: Primary
Job Role: Teaching Assistant
Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5th February 2025
Interview Date: TBC- Interviews may be held before closing date
About us
Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 450 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.
Tiger Primary values each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).
At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
What's in it for you?
* A vibrant and exciting place to work
* A friendly and supportive environment
* An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
* The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
* A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
* An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
Tiger Primary School are on the lookout for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our team, offering a rewarding role of 34.5 hours per week across 38 weeks each year, Monday to Thursday 8:30-16:00, Friday 8:30-15:30.
At Tiger Primary School, we treasure our support staff, we are not just offering a job; we're providing a springboard for your career aspirations. Whether your dream is to become an inspiring teacher or to excel as the best Classroom Teaching Assistant, we're committed to nurturing your journey and supporting you every step of the way.
We are looking for someone who:
* Loves children and supporting them in being the best they can be
* Has a growth mindset and a positive attitude towards life
* Wants to have a positive impact upon the learning of our children
* Is dedicated to their own learning and development
* Is resilient, creative and full of enthusiasm
How to Apply:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.
Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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