Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Band 2 Point 3-10

(£8,892 to £10,308 actual salary)

25 hours 50 minutes per week. Term time only plus 5 inset days.

Required As Soon As Possible

Kenningtons Primary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.

· Your main responsibilities will be to support individuals and groups of children in line with the National Curriculum across the whole school, under the guidance of the Class Teacher. Previous experience of working in a school is preferred.

The working pattern is 8.50 am - 11.55am and 12.50pm - 3.15pm, Monday - Friday. The successful candidate will have the following:

· A good standard of Maths and English, GSCE A-C Equivalent, as well as good spoken and written English

· An expectation of high achievement and good behaviour from pupils

· Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills

· NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or similar is desired

We value our staff, and in return we offer:

· A supportive and fun working environment

· Excellent CDP

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement with the PA to the Headteacher, Amanda Wynne

Telephone Number: 01708 865663

E-Mail: enquiries@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk

Closing Date: 5th October 2018 midday

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and appropriate references

Information about the School

Kenningtons Primary Academy is a stand alone Academy for 3 to 11 year olds, located in the heart of the Kenningtons Estate in Aveley, Essex. We serve a diverse community and welcome all children who live in the local area. The school accommodates 60 children in each year group.

We are proud of the high standards we set for the pupils and staff. Through an innovative approach we ensure that the children can be the best they can be. We place equal emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and sporting achievement to name but a few. We run an impressive Pupil Responsibility programme in which children take on jobs across the school in addition to being famous for our Annual Summer Music Festival – it could rival Glastonbury!

Every child at Kenningtons is treated as an individual, and we do all within our powers, and sometimes out of our powers, to offer a bespoke experience. As a result of this pupils at our school do well and are ready for the next phase of education.

We offer wrap around care, from 7.30am to 6pm, through our breakfast club and after school provision. Our nursery is open from 8.45am until 3.30pm offering 30 hour provision to those who qualify, or as a paid offer.

We have an ever developing and impressive site. Our nature garden, woodland area, allotments and animal zone with chickens offer our children a unique experience. Our classrooms are large and modern, providing a learning environment fit for the 21st Century.