About Us
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in the classroom, alongside the class teacher, to support the learning of our children. This includes working with individuals, groups of children and the whole class. Experience of working in a school would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, supportive and positive team. We are an over subscribed two form entry school where each class has their own Teaching Assistant. Our children have a love of learning and have very positive relationships with each other, and our stock cupboard is an Aladdin's Cave of all the resources you could ever need
Our teaching assistants play a key part in the success of the school. They are motivated, talented, hardworking and supportive group, who we are very proud of.
Our key priority is to ensure the highest quality teaching and learning experience for all of our children. This is an opportunity for someone with the right motivation and desire to work with children to ensure the development of high quality learning across the school. All our teachers and teaching assistants work collaboratively throughout the school to develop their practice and support the children.
Kingslea places real value on partnerships with parents, other schools and with the wider community. We believe passionately that every child has a right to succeed.
If you are someone who shares our passion for improving the lives of all the pupils in our community, then please make an appointment to come and see what makes Kingslea so special.
In return we can offer you:-
* A supportive environment in which to grow, including opportunities to gain qualifications and career progression
* Collaborative working across the school
* A kind and caring environment to work in
* Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.
Job Details
Salary: £16,870-£17,135 (actual salary)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Location: Kingslea Primary School, Horsham
Interviews: Week beginning: 29th September - we will interview before the closing date, if suitable applications are received
We would strongly encourage you to visit the school or if you would like to speak to Alexis Conway our Headteacher about the post prior to application please contact the school office on to arrange a date and time.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
* is passionate about enabling all children to achieve as well as they possibly can whatever their starting point
* is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative,
* be a team player
* will make a positive contribution to our school community
* have excellent literacy, numeracy & communication skills
Further Information
Kingslea Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00885.
Job Reference: SCHO00885