Teaching Assistant 2

Napier Community Primary & Nursery, Gillingham, Kent

Education - non-teaching

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant 2 (TA
2) t o join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

Hours 32.5 Monday to Friday, 08:30-15.30 (with a 30 minute daily unpaid break)

This role as a Teaching Assistant 2 (TA
2) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a Teaching Assistant 2 (TA
2) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

• Progression:
  If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Napier Community Primary & Nursery Academy currently has 581 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Napier we believe that every child can succeed. We strive to ensure that all our children have high aspirations, self-belief, respect, compassion, and an understanding of their world and their community. We are committed to promoting the long term collective wellbeing of all the children entrusted to our care to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Napier so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily , the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’ , giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

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