PLATT CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL: Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time/Part-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: Kent range 3

Platt CEP School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work as a 1:1 alongside a child within a class from 8.30am – 1.00pm Monday to Friday, in the future this may become a full school day (8.30am – 3.30pm). We are looking for a successful applicant to start in September but also to attend settling in sessions and home visits June/July.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about our school vision and who sees children as individuals and values our school ethos ‘learn, care, forgive’. We are a Christian school and therefore you need to be happy to support the Christian values.

This role will involve working in a class, with an individual child who has a high level of need. It would be ideal if you have had experience of working with challenging children and/or children with a range of communication difficulties, however training would be given for the right candidate. We will need a TA that has high resilience, empathy and ability to problem solve, try new initiatives and ideas to improve the emotional wellbeing and academic progress of the pupil. Applicants need to be a good team player, be flexible and have high communication and organisational skills.

Basic qualification in Mathematics and English are essential along with creativity required to support children’s next steps in their academic journey. Computer literacy would also be advantageous but not essential.

If you think you are the one for this exciting role, please complete the application form and return it by 16th June 2016. Interviews will be confirmed nearer the time and will consist of a small group task with a selection of pupils, followed by a few questions with the senior leadership team.

Information about the school

Our school is committed to Christian values and excellence. We celebrate children’s achievements in all aspects of their lives, and encourage them to grow in confidence and develop their own interests.

We have 112 pupils currently in six classes, some of whom are taught in mixed year group classes.

Platt Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please look on our school website for more information about the school. The newsletters give you a flavour of the school.

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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