Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Job Description

Pay: KR3 Start Date: Immediate Are you an outstanding,inspirational and creative individual looking for a new challenge Drapers MillsPrimary Academyin Margate ison an exciting journey. We are looking to add to our already successful teamwho have takenthe school out of Special Measures to become a Good school withoutstanding features (Ofsted, 2018). We are now heading towards the world ofGood and Beyond and are looking for the right individual to join us on ourtravels as a Teaching Assistant. All staffare completely committedto helping children succeed, often against the odds, within this extremelydiverse community. Ofsted (March 2018) DrapersMills PrimaryAcademy is part of the KemnalAcademies Trust, which is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in thesouthof England;with over 40 primary and secondary schools in the TKAT family. This enables theschool to offer excellent CPD and training opportunities and uses a highlyeffective coaching/mentoring approach to develop its staff. We believe in aculture of partneringfor performance and work closely with other TKATacademies and Thanet schools. We are looking for an experiencedTeaching Assistant to work alongside our fabulous teaching staff, givingsupport to the children in our care. The successful candidate will:have anexcellent workethichave high expectationsbe committed to providing awelcoming stimulating learning experience for all the children at ourschoolbe creative, imaginative andinnovativeresourceful, purposeful,resilient and well organisedhave effective behaviourmanagementstrategieshave an understanding of earlyyears assessmentideally be at least NVQ level 3qualified (or equivalent) or NVQ level 2 with the intent to complete level 3 atthe earliest opportunity.have at least a C pass in GCSEEnglish and MathsIn return you willhave:a comprehensive leadership teamthat challenges and supports its staff.a leadership team that takesstaff well-being seriously.a school that has a strong senseof teamwork.good opportunities for careerdevelopment within our school and TKAT.amazing pupilsfrom all sectionsof the community.a school with an internationalperspective and excellent facilities to support children with EAL.a school where staff and childrenhave fun.The school is a bright,stimulating and safe haven for learning. Ofsted (March 2018)If this sounds like you, then wewould love to hear from you to arrange a look around our school. Initially, this will be atemporary position until the end of this academic year. However, thiscould become a more permanent position over time. Safeguarding TKATis committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactoryenhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Equal Opportunities TKATis an equal opportunityemployer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless ofany protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation,disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. For further informationand toarrange for a tour of the school, please contact Mr Daniel More (ExecutiveBusiness Manager) on or email your details. Closing Date: 22/09/2021 at 12:00Interviews: WB 27th Sep Information about the schoolDrapers Mills Primary Academy is alarger than averageprimary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate,Kent, serving an area of high social and economic deprivation. The school hasmade rapid improvements over the last few years and secured a GOOD Ofstedoutcome in March 2018. Our School and all its personnelarecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1