ST MICHAELS CE JUNIOR SCHOOL: Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Start Date: Immediate

Pay: KR3

Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and fun?

If so WE NEED YOU!

We are looking for a passionate candidate who is committed to our mission to enable every child to reach their full potential, setting no limits on what they can achieve. Our ethos is underpinned by our key Christian values of Friendship, Respect, Perseverance and Happiness. We also promise to provide you with lots of laughter and cakes……. Come and join our family!

We need a Teaching Assistant who is experienced in working with Upper KS2 children (Years 5 and 6) to support our Year 5 teachers and pupils. You will be part of a team helping the children as they grow and mature, teaching them skills beyond the classroom and enabling them to be confident when they reach their last year at primary school.

We can offer you:

• Excellent support and professional development


• A friendly and welcoming school community with well behaved and enthusiastic pupils


• Strong and ambitious leadership


• A collaborative approach to school improvement


• The opportunity to work in partnership with infant school colleagues as part of our federation

St. Michael’s Church of England Junior School is a fast improving school that was given a good grade by Ofsted in December 2013.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

If you would like to join our team please come and visit our school – we’d love to see you. To arrange a visit contact our office on 01622 751502.

The contract is for 26 hours per week during term time and will include time to attend training days/twilight training sessions. The role is paid for 39 weeks plus 5 weeks holiday.

Applications should be made through Kent Teach, CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 06/07/2016 at 10:00

Interviews: wb 11 July 2016

Information about the school

St Michael’s CE Junior School is a Victorian town school in the Fant area, within walking distance of the town. It was built approximately 150 years ago in an area of mainly Victorian and Edwardian houses and most pupils live locally. We have approximately 45 children in each year group. The school site is larger than it first appears and our buildings provide a wide range of facilities. The school is a Church of England Controlled School and maintains close links with the church. It is federated with the infant school across the road. St Michael’s has a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is frequently commented upon by visitors. Our Christian values of Friendship, Respect, Happiness and Perseverance provide a strong and caring environment enabling our children and staff to flourish. Our school was graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2013.

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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