Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a future career in teaching? Would you like to gain classroom expereience for a fixed term of a year to support your future career aspirations?

If you answered yes this is an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Teaching Assistant. You will be part of a good school and a very strong team.'Leaders invest in and value the staff. They take into account staff's well‑being when introducing new initiatives. Across the school there is a strong spirit of camaraderie and teamwork' Ofsted Janaury 2022.

Staplehurst School is a large village primary school with lovely children and fantastic facilities. We are looking for an additional member of support staff to join our fantasic team! If you have the following qualities and are looking for a post as a teaching assistant please consider an application to our school.

• Experience as a teaching assistant (desirable)
• Do you have high aspirations and expectations of children and yourself?
• Are you passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed?
• Are you committed to improving standards and raising achievement?
• Do you value discovery and exploration within all areas of the curriculum
• Can you generate creative ideas to develop our curriculum and inspire children?
• Are you an effective communicator and good team player?

In return, we would offer you:

• Enthusiastic, well‑motivated children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning.
• A welcoming staff team who work well together and who are committed to the continuing development of the whole school.
• An inclusive environment where every children come first.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Supportive parents and governors.
• Term time only working pattern.
• Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Good transport links.

You will be required to work Monday to Friday, term time only hours 8.30am to 3:15pm, Kent Scale A (£26,168) pro rata.

Staplehurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre‑employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

If we find the right candidate prior to the closing date we will close the advert.