AYCLIFFE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL: Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Start Date: Jun 2016

Pay: Kent Range 3

30 hours per week, term-time only to be a teaching assistant for an autisitc pupil, during a maternity leave.

Are you interested in making a difference to children’s outcomes?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to support our pupils’ progress. Also, you will be required to take part in play activities and other aspects of school life.

You will have:

A Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, or experience of delivering Literacy and Numeracy interventions; Good understanding of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT; GCSE English and Maths C or equivalent; A calm and flexible approach; Good understanding of school policies and procedures relating to health & safety, behaviour, attendance, equal opportunities and child protection. Experience or qualifications relating to the foundation stage would be desirable.

We will: Support your professional development; Offer a team of welcoming, hardworking staff and friendly pupils.

Please apply online. Job Description and Person Specification attached. Visits to the school are encouraged – please ring the school office on 01304 202651 to make an appointment.

Aycliffe School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Therefore, this position is subject to safeguarding checks.

Closing Date: 24/05/2016 at 12:00

Interviews: To be confirmed

Information about the school

Aycliffe Community Primary School is an inclusive, learning, community. We are inclusive in the approaches we take to meeting the needs of all children. Learning is the central focus and core purpose of the school. Our school is committed to increasing the number of pupils working at age related expectations through high quality teaching and ensuring the school focuses on development that make a difference to learning and attainment.

To fulfil our vision of making a difference to learning, our school promotes the values of caring, tolerance, passion, reflection and innovation. We believe that these values are fundamental to the success of pupils and the school. Additionally these values resonate with British values shared across the wider community.

Through the promotion of our core values the school develops pupils that are compassionate, considerate, empathetic, supporting, open-minded, patient, accepting, understanding, driven, purposeful, eager, successful, active, thoughtful, resilient, motivated, distinctive, confident, imaginative and creative.

This is because the school aims to: Develop a passion for learning within the pupils; Ensure all pupils have effective literacy and numeracy skills; Develop pupils interests in the arts and sport; Ensure that strong relationships are built between the pupils and within the school community; Ensure our pupils are able to contribute positively to modern life in Britain.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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