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Teaching Assistant

Knockhall Primary School

Kent

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Salary:
Kent Range 04 - £21,389.00
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 December 2023

Job overview

Location: Knockhall Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Term Time only)

Grade: Kent Range 04

Salary: £21,389.00

Post Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 10th December 2023

Interviews: TBC

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our school. As a teaching assistant no day is ever the same, you will work with whole classes, small intervention groups and on a one to one basis to support our children to access the curriculum and get the best education possible.

We are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who shares the same passion for learning as the school team and strives to seek excellence in every day.

Knockhall Primary School is a 2 form entry primary school in Greenhithe, serving a varied community. At Knockhall, we are never satisfied with anything but the best for our children and we have them at the heart of everything we do. We foster a positive and caring ethos where every child can be happy, safe and able to learn well. We do our utmost to ensure each child excels through our school values:

Teamwork- Work confidently within a group, contribute their own ideas effectively and fully share individual and collective responsibility.

Respect- Be polite and respectful to others in action and words. Respect the environment, equipment and other people’s ideas, beliefs and differences.

Honesty- Tell the truth at all times and be fair and just.

Pride- Be proud of everything they do, have self-respect and a sense of personal worth.

Embedding these values into everything we do enables our pupils to go on and have successful life experiences.

Safeguarding Statement

Knockhall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted prior to interview.

Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form.

Further vetting checks including an Enhanced Disclosure with a check of the Barred List, obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service, will be required on provisional offer.

The school reserves the right to close this position early should a suitable candidate be found, therefore, early application is encouraged.

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About Knockhall Primary School

At Knockhall Primary School, we believe in fostering a community where kindness is at the core of everything we do. Our school is not just a place for academic growth; it is a place where we nurture compassion, empathy, and understanding. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected.

Inclusion is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy. We celebrate the uniqueness of each student, recognising that our differences make us stronger as a community. Here, diversity is not just accepted; it is embraced. We strive to create a learning space where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated.

Our school is more than just a building; it is a community of learners, educators, and families working together towards a common goal – the success and well-being of our pupils. 

Through our commitment and emphasis on creating a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, governors and families of the school, we work together to provide the highest quality of education that caters for the individual needs of every child in our school so that we ignite their spark and reveal the champion within them.

At Knockhall Primary School we are committed to our school values:

Teamwork - We work together as a team to help each other to achieve our goals by sharing ideas and helping one another.

Respect - We are kind and polite to everyone, listening to others, and treating each other the way we want to be treated.

Honesty - We always tell the truth and are truthful in what we say and do.

Pride - We accomplish great things and the efforts we make in school help us to feel happy.

Embedding these values into everything we do enables our pupils to go on and have successful life experiences.

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