Teaching Assistant Full Time/Part Time - Fixed Term

Job Description

Pay: Kent Range3 Start Date: Immediate "Creating opportunities foreveryone" At Phoenix Community PrimarySchool we believe that learning is all about taking opportunities and weare looking for Teaching Assistants to join our staff team. The applicant mustbewilling to model our Phoenix Values of resilience, reflectiveness,responsibility, courage, collaboration and independence. Are you adaptable and able tobring out the best in our pupils with special talents, aged 4 - 11, some withcomplex needs We are lookingfor someone who has a good understanding ofchildrens needs, both academic and pastoral, and is able to work as part of ateam. This position will be flexiblesupporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups but also working under the ClassTeachers direction to supportall children within the whole class setting.This is a temporary position until 31st August 2022 linked to individual pupilhigher needs funding but with the potential to renew. The successful candidate will bepart of a friendly, skilled and hardworking staff.CPD is available to meet theneeds of the successful applicant and they will be supported by the SENCO,class teacher and other linked professionals. What is essential:- Previous experience of workingwith children (desirable for the applicant to hold relevantqualifications);Awillingness tolearn;A readiness to work alongside allchildren within the class;Flexibility;Capable of showinginitiative;Friendly, approachablemanner;Good communicationskills;Supportive of our schoolethos.The successful candidate(s) willbe expected to workfive days a week, 8.30am to 3.15pm although part-timemornings only may be considered for exceptional candidates. Additional hoursmay be available to support our delivery of a range of extra-curricular clubsbefore and after school. You are welcomed and encouragedtocall the school office on to make an appointment to visit theschool. All applications must be made through the online application to beconsidered. Phoenix Community Primary School iscommitted to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and any offer ofemploymentis subject to the necessary enhanced DBS checks. Closing Date: 02/11/2021 at 17:00Interviews: Friday 5th November2021 Information about the schoolPhoenix Community Primary School is aone-form entry school situated on the outskirts of Ashford. We benefit fromextensivegrounds and a well set out modern building (currently undergoing somefurther improvements). The school is exceptionally well-resourced and, as such,is able to provide opportunities for children significantly beyond that of theNational Curriculum. The majorityof visitors comment on the warm, friendlyatmosphere and the attractive environment. As a member of the CARE FoundationTrust, we work closely with nine other primary schools in our local area. Theschool places a high emphasis on the Creative Arts. We have ourown MusicStudio where all children have weekly lessons with specialist music teachersand where subsidised instrument lessons are offered to pupils. The schoolinvests heavily in ICT with three sets of 32 iPads, which are used on a dailybasis, and each classroomis fitted with a Clever Touch interactive TV. Pupilsalso receive specialist sports and computing teaching and our school supportsthe emotional well-being of pupils with structured pastoral provision includinga Family Liaison Officer, pastoral support workers,therapeutic play andbushcraft. At Phoenix,we pride ourselves in being a welcoming and safe environment for all of ourcommunity: pupils, parents, wider family, staff and visitors as well as aschool that is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils.OurSchool 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