Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at Manor Community Primary School where the development of the whole child is at its heart - we are looking to appoint a KS2 Teaching Assistant to work within our inclusive and supportive team.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant who is an innovative individual with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and has the skills to be an inspiring and excellent role model to our learners. The candidate should enjoy working in a team, taking responsibility, be able to work under direction but also use their initiative when required. Most of your work will be focussed on a small group of children. We would also like you to support our children for some of lunchtime.
You will benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding children and young people.
Manor Community Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils, you will therefore be subject to an enhanced disclosure process, along with two written reference requests, one from you most recent employer.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on .

At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.
Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.
We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.
For further information about the school, please visit www.manor.kent.sch.uk
Cygnus Academies Trust is dedicated to giving all children the advantage throughout these important early stages of their educational journey. Manor Community Primary School is a very successful, over subscribed school and gives a commitment to all of our children and families to offer them the best life chances possible.
Our many innovative teaching approaches and family atmosphere will give children opportunities without parallel in moving forward in education and into the world of employment or vocation.
Our staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principals.
Safer recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.
Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory 'Enhanced with Barred List Check' through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.
Equal Opportunities
Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation., Manor Community Primary School is part of the Cygnus Academies Trust