High Needs Funded Teaching Assistant - Borden CE Primary School - Fixed Term

Folkestonegirls; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Teaching Assistant at Borden CE Primary School, part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. The role involves supporting the successful team in helping students enjoy learning and grow academically, requiring strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers a chance to work within a diverse and supportive community dedicated to the professional development of staff.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills required.
• Must be punctual and communicate well.
• Should have experience working in a school.

Responsibilities

• Support the school team and help contribute to students' learning.
• Manage classroom activities and respect confidentiality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience working in a school

Job description

This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised person to join the school team at Borden CE Primary School which is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join the school’s successful and supportive team.

Borden Church of England Primary is one of ten schools within Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are a primary school with 136 of pupils on our roll.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an excellent school and to contribute to its growth and development
• Students who enjoy learning
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
• A supportive and committed board of trustees
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent organisational skills
• Be punctual
• Communicate well and be confident managing others
• Have good teamwork skills
• Respect confidentiality and the potential sensitivities of working in a school
• Have experience working in a school
• Be able to demonstrate in their application that they can fulfil the main duties of the job description and person specification as a minimum

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school.

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications to be made via Kent Teach.

For further information about the role, please contact Josie Boland, via telephone on 01795 472593 or [e-mail].