Teaching Assistant and MDS - Full-time

St John's Church of England Primary School; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Sevenoaks is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant who is passionate about education. The role involves supporting children's learning in class and delivering individual intervention programs. You will also prepare resources and provide care for pupils. Applicants should be committed, organized, and flexible, ready to contribute to a nurturing school environment focused on children's well-being and academic success.

Benefits

Caring and supportive team

Enthusiastic children

Focus on member well-being

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic personality vital.
• Ability to support children's learning in class essential.
• Experience delivering intervention programs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in class.
• Deliver intervention programmes individually and in small groups.
• Prepare resources and offer care and support for pupils.
• Supervise during lunch duty.

Skills

passionate about education

committed

organised

flexible

team player

warm and nurturing

keen to expand knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic teaching assistant. You will need to demonstrate passion and commitment to making learning memorable while improving outcomes for our children. The successful candidate will be required to support children's learning in class as well as deliver intervention programmes individually and in small groups. The role will also include supporting colleagues by preparing resources and offering care and support for pupils. The role will include a 30-minute lunch duty.

Person specification

• passionate about education
• committed, organised, flexible and a good team player
• warm and nurturing
• committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge
• keen to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of how children learn

We offer

• a caring, friendly, supportive and highly motivated team who are "proud to belong"
• enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love coming to school every day
• an environment where the well-being of all members of the school is a priority

About St John\'s Church of England Primary School

St John\'s Church of England Primary School (controlled) is a one form entry thriving school in the heart of Sevenoaks town. With close community links and a strong Christian ethos, everyone is valued, encouraged and nurtured to be their best. The school was judged Good at the last Ofsted inspection (April 2023).

We are a happy, caring school where staff work together well and care deeply for each and every pupil at the school. Visitors always compliment us on the children\'s confidence and the positive atmosphere in the school. The curriculum is ambitious and provides opportunities for pupils to succeed. We are committed to providing engaging and inspiring learning experiences that go beyond the curriculum. Pupils\' well-being sits firmly at the heart of our provision. Academic excellence is valued equally alongside personal development.

The school enjoys an active, positive working relationship with the Governing body, parents, Church and the wider community. We are members of the Sevenoaks Partnership of schools, which provides support and professional development to a group of local schools. The school is a stimulating and engaging learning environment that is both well-resourced and in good order. Close links exist with the Church of St John the Baptist, the parish priest leading worship and being a frequent pastoral presence in the school.

It is our aim for the children to leave St John\'s confident, resilient, and ready to contribute to society, leading fulfilling lives and making a positive difference in God\'s amazing world.