KS1 Teaching Assistant, Term Time + INSET, full time
St Michael's Prep School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,673.44 p.a. FTE £24,605.00 (with NVQ3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February / March 2023
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2023
Job overview
Are you passionate about helping young people fulfil their potential? Do you have experience working with children in Key Stage 1? Do you have the ability to inspire children and encourage them to have self-belief? Would you like to be given the opportunity to lead group sessions and to support children in their learning? Are you looking for a varied role which enables you to support a variety of children across a variety of subjects? Then look no further. Come and join the team at St Michael’s as a Teaching Assistant.
You will work closely with the class teachers to support children both in the classroom setting, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis. You will be expected to plan, organise, support, extend and enrich the lives of children. You will have bags of initiative and will be a reliable team player.
Benefits of working at St Michael’s Prep:
As we are an independent school our terms are just 33 weeks long (5 weeks shorter than state schools). Our Teaching staff work 34 weeks per year which includes INSET days, when training for interesting and relevant topics is provided. All staff working over the lunch period are entitled to a complimentary hot or cold lunch during term time. There is complimentary use of the swimming pool (at agreed times only). Annual salary review, classes are small, parking on site is free, and we would welcome you to the St Michael’s family with a comprehensive, interesting induction program.
St Michael’s actively manages the inclusion of its people and values human diversity, believing that our different ways of being and thinking adds value to our school community. We are committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. In this regard, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values in this area.
If you would like the opportunity to find out more, please call Kim or Sathya in the HR team for a chat, we are happy to answer any questions you may have before applying.
To apply for this role, please complete an application form (non-teaching) downloadable from our website vacancies page. Please submit your application form with a covering letter in MS Word or PDF format only. Please include details of the skills, qualities and experience you have, and why you would like to apply for this position, apply to:
Mrs Kim d’Albertanson HR Manager at recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk.
Application Deadline: Thursday 9th February 2023 at 8:00am
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Early applications welcomed
St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online digital presence checks if invited to interview.
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About St Michael's Prep School
St Michael’s Prep is a non-selective coeducational school for 2-13 year olds. The school is set in a stunning 100 acre site and has some of the finest facilities in Kent.
Head
Nik Pears
Values and vision
Joy is at the heart of life at St Michael’s: the joy of our children, the joy of our community and the Joy and Wonder of Learning. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the value and power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with us.
St Michael’s is an inclusive school where each individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities.
We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100 acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives.
Our growth mindset approach to teaching and learning ensures that every child understands the value of failure in their path to success. St Michael’s children are not afraid to get things wrong, or judgemental of others’ mistakes, and this is something they carry with them.
Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey.
We strongly believe that in order to teach our children about the importance of life-long learning, we must first model this ourselves. Our staff undergo regular professional development and parents are also invited to a range of workshops on relevant topics.
We are confident that when our pupils move on from St Michael’s, they will use the wisdom, skills and values that we taught them to make a positive change in the world.
ISI report
“Children’s personal and emotional development is outstanding. The children have learnt age appropriate independent skills. They feel safe, secure and happy, enabling them to make progress and be ready for the next stage of their learning. The excellent learning and care provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend. As the teaching is thoroughly planned based on children’s progress it is matched closely to their needs.”
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