Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support Fulltime

Job Description

Start Date: January 2021 - subject to DBS beingreturned Pay: KR3 (£18039 FTE) Richmond Academy are looking to recruitan enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant to supportchildren in class. This is a great opportunity to join the fantasticteam at Richmond and make a real difference to the children. Click here tosee what its like to be a teaching assistant at The Stour Academy Trust.We are looking for someone who can bringmotivation, energy and excellent communication skills to the role. You willplay a vital role in supporting our children with their educational,physical, emotional and social development, and play an active role alongsidethe teacher in shaping the learning of the class. This has been a challenging year and we arecommitted to providing the best support to help our children catch up andacheive their full potential. We are looking for high-calibre applicants with apassion for learning and high expectations for all pupils. If you are lookingfor a challenge and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team then we wouldlove to hear from you. Unfortunately due to the current Covid-19restrictions we are not able to invite people in to our school butour Facebook pages and website are regularly updated andwill give you an excellent idea of what life at Richmond is like every day.30hrs/43 paid weeks (term time + 5 weeks holiday).Pro ratad salary on KR3 (30hrs @ 43 paidweeks) will be approximately £12,250.00 gross This role is funded by the Governments "CovidCatch Up" scheme and as such will be a Fixed Term contract until 31stAugust 2021. Our school and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Please note that references will be requested priorto interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.Candidates who are invited for interview will berequired to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence orpassport) For more information about Richmond Academy pleasevisit our website via the button below. Closing Date: 16/11/2020 at 10:00 Interviews: 4 December - subject to referencesbeing returned Information about the school Richmond Academy is a large 2 form entry PrimarySchool in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. The school is undergoing anenriching transformation under the strong and inspirational leadership of TheStour Academy Trust. The school was recently inspected by Ofsted (February2019) where it was highlighted that "Officers and trustees of The StourAcademy Trust have high expectations and are relentless in securing thenecessary improvements. They are systematically reversing past weaknesses andcreating a culture of achievement in the school." Working in a collaborative model, Richmond Academyis part of the Swale Hub of the Trust, joining two further Swale schools,Thistle Hill Academy and Lansdowne Primary School. All Academies in the Trustshare the same core values and ethos; raise standards and address underperformance whilst making sure that the children are at the heart of everydecision. Through the effective use of Hubs, the Trusts aim and ambition is tocreate a network of outstanding schools that thrive through collaboration andinteraction. The recent Ofsted report also highlighted,"Theheadteacher has brought stability and a renewed sense of ambition to theschool. She has won the confidence of staff, pupils and many parents with herclarity of vision and openness." Join a supportive and collaborative network ofstaff at The Stour Academy Trust. We can offer all successful applicants:

Opportunity to move to other schools within theTrust

Full induction process

Ever evolving work-life balance package

Support from a network of experiencedstaff

Excellent career developmentopportunities

Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1