We are looking for an aspiring Teaching Assistant  to join our team supporting our SEND pupils from October 2021, fixed term until end of the academic year 21/22.

The person we appoint will have a love of working with children and the ability to inspire learning and support development. They will have high expectations of themselves and of children to enable every child to be fully included and to reach their potential, whilst showing initiative and adaptability and be committed to working as a member of a team.

This is a diverse role, primarily supporting individuals and small groups and may include supporting teaching and learning as a class teaching assistant.

Tymberwood Academy, part of Reach2, offers a supportive environment and your career development will be encouraged.

Please note that this position is dependent upon external funding and should the funding be withdrawn the contract will also terminate

Our school is looking for the following qualities

• Passion for supporting teaching
• Hardworking
• Organised
• Team player

You will need to be enthusiastic and keen to participate in all areas of school life. You will be an integral part of school life supporting students and teaching groups of pupils.

We are looking for someone who

• has experience in all primary school key stage areas
• is flexible and values working in a team.
• is passionate about teaching and has a really good understanding of how pupils learn
• has previous Teaching Assistant experience
• has NVQ level 2 or 3 in Child Care and Education/Supporting Teaching and Learning or an equivalent qualification.

We have recently had our Ofsted Inspection in which we were graded good throughout with outstanding Leadership & Management, so this is a very exciting time for us as we continue to move forward to outstanding.

The following are just a few of the amazing quotes lifted from our Ofsted Report:

- The school is a calm and purposeful place to learn.

-   Leaders’ vision, passion and commitment have fundamentally improved the quality of education that pupils receive.

– All staff make a positive contribution to pupils’ learning.

– The care and guidance that these pupils receive is outstanding.

This post is term time only, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

You will also be required to complete the Reach2 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS VIA EMAIL TO

[email protected]

Information about the school

Tymberwood Academy is a two form entry Primary School & Nursery on the outskirts of Gravesend, not far from Bluewater Shopping Centre. We joined the Reach2 Academy Trust in February 2014 and under outstanding leadership & management have become a fast improving school, now being in the top 3% in the Country. Our Leadership & Management was recognised as outstanding in our last Ofsted and the school as a whole has been graded as good. This is a very exciting time for Tymberwood as we continue on our path to Outstanding.

The following are just a few of the amazing quotes lifted from our Ofsted Report:

- The school is a calm and purposeful place to learn.

-   Leaders’ vision, passion and commitment have fundamentally improved the quality of education that pupils receive.

• All staff make a positive contribution to pupils’ learning.
• The care and guidance that these pupils receive is outstanding.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carol Kerr
• Address:Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
• Telephone:01474 361193
• Email:[email protected]