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Experienced - Teaching Assistant
Thurrock Band 2 Points 5-10 (£16,881 - £18,021 FTE)
30:50 hours per week term time only
Start date: September 2019
Do you want to work in an outstanding primary school?
An enthusiastic, calm person needed to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributes required.
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate(s).
Closing Date: Midday Friday 7th June 2019
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Dilkes Academy is an 'outstanding' school (Ofsted, April 2012) and became a National Teaching School in April 2013. Dilkes Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities. Application packs are available on our school website, www.dilkesacademy.org.uk Application forms should be sent direct to the school. For any enquiries, please contact the school on 01708 852128.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Information about the School
Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.
At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.
We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.
We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.
"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."