THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST: Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: D2 – £15,523 – £19,523 per annum pro rata

We are looking for two dedicated, enthusiastic teaching assistants to work on a 1-1 basis with a child with Vision Impairment in the Foundation Stage.

You should –

• Have experience of working within a Teaching Assistant role


• Have experience of working with SEN children


• Have the ability to work within a team


• Have good Literacy, Numeracy and Communication skills


• Have basic technology skills – computer/iPad


• Be prepared to undertake any necessary training

Experience of working with a Vision Impaired child and knowledge of Braille would be ideal but not essential – training will be made available

The Academy of Cuxton Schools can offer you –

• Pupils who are polite, well behaved and eager to learn


• A professional team of hard working, supportive staff


• Strong links with parents and the community


• A supportive leadership team

This post is for 40 hours a week and would ideally suit two people sharing the role on a daily basis at 4 hours each per day.

Please apply via the button below.

Closing Date: 07/06/2016 at 12:00

Interviews: Week beginning 13/06/16

Information about the school

The Academy of Cuxton Schools is part of the Primary First Trust, we are a two form entry school situated in the lovely village of Cuxton, near to the M2, M20 and rail links to London or the Coast. We are very fortunate to enjoy fantastic surroundings with woodland, an amphitheatre and pond area plus a fantastic newly built staffroom, IT suite and reception area. Our brand new nursery will be opening in2017.

We want to promote an inclusive and effective learning community with high expectations. We want our school to welcome and celebrate all children and to provide an inspirational environment where everyone feels happy, valued and secure in their learning and play.

Our core values are:

Aspire Respect Explore Believe Community Enjoy

These values are embedded in all we do, and children are reminded of our values and their meanings in assemblies, and during lessons and playtimes.

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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