1:1 Teaching Assistant Parttime

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Pay: Kent Range3 Start Date: Immediate We are looking for a 1:1 TeachingAssistant who can support a Year 5 pupil with dyslexia who is working wellbelow age related expectations; to help them excel in all areas of school life.The post is for 18 hours per week, working every morning and one or twoafternoons per week, during term time. This contract is temporary and supportedby High Needs funding which is reviewed annually. As with other roles in the school,this post involves regular contact with children and staff and therefore thesuccessful candidate needs to be able to relate well to children and adultsalike. A sense of humour is a MUST, as well as a common-sense approach to thejob and the ability to show initiative and adapt to any situation that mayarise. Ideally, in applying for this post and to join an Outstanding team youwill have: Experience in teaching childrenphonics, reading and early mathematics concepts is essentialGood literacy and mathematicalskillsPrevious experience of workingwith children with emotional needsPrevious experience of precisionteachingPrevious experience of workingwith children; awareness/experience of pre and post teachingSome experience of providinginterventions to develop speech and language skills and knowledge in Languagethrough Colour would be beneficialHigh standards of work ethic andself-motivationExcellent interpersonal andorganisational skillsThe ability to form positiverelationships with children and adultsHigh standards of personalpresentation, punctuality, professional standards and team workAny previous training in fizzy,sensory circuits, cued articulation; creating social stories would beadvantageousConfidence to attend andcontribute in review meetings with parents and outside agenciesSkills to be able to createresources and develop strategies to support the childDevelop a multi-sensory approachto learningYou will be expected toundertake all necessary training related to this role; as and when requested bythe Headteacher. Starting salary will be on KentRange (KR3). £7,064 (pro rata to FTE of £18,039) Whitstable & Seasalter EndowedChurch of England (Aided) Junior School is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. This is underpinned by robust processesand procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk andcontinuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Allsuccessful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DisclosureApplication to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISABarred List for children. Appointed staff are also expected to follow a robustCode of Conduct in accordance with our church schools Christian Values.Closing Date: 04/05/2021 at 12:00Interviews: To be advisedInformation about the schoolWe are a Church of England Aided Junior school, situated in the heart ofWhitstable. From September 2021 we will be admitting 60 children into Year 3from our local infant feeder schools. We are at the start of our expansion andwill have seven classes in September 2021, eventually growing to eight classesin total by 2024. Locally we are known as The Endowed and we describeourselves as an old school with a young heart. Our children come from all sortsof different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, governors and our localchurches give amazing support and this, together with the dedication of a veryexperienced and caring staff, make The Endowed the Outstanding school that itis. Our Schools Vision and Values:As a school family, living andlearning with a thirst for knowledge, we delight in everyones achievementssharing joy and laughter along the way. Within the love of God we nurtureaspirations, celebrate each others individuality enabling all to flourish. Welet our lights shine in school, our community and the World beyond. LOVE - JOY- GOODNESS - RESILIENCE - TRUST Let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14-16Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1