Teaching Assistant Teaching / Child Support - Term Time

St Stephens Infant School is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Teachng Assistant to join our team. St Stephens Infant School is a forward thinking school that recognises and develops children's personal strengths and talents. We are determined that every child in our school is happy and successful, through providing high standards of academic learning opportunities and pastoral care. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners and our staff are welcoming, hard-working and supportive. The successful candidate will: + Be determined to provide the very best outcomes for the children they work with + Be able to maintain positive relationships with pupils and colleagues + Have effective communication skills, both oral and written + Know how to effectively support children's reading, writing and maths knowledge and skills + Working closely with class teachers to promote children's learning and achievement + Supervise children at more unstructured times of the school day, engaging them in games and social skills activities + Demonstrate a willingness to take on board advice in order to develop further, St Stephens Infant School is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:- Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities. To help us achieve this, Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk' They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

+ Well-behaved, motivated and happy children + A supportive, friendly and hard-working staff team + Excellent facilities + A school committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral care and learning opportunities + Strong CPD opportunities Benefits of Working for Turner Schools: We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits: + Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare + Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute + Regular wellbeing and social activities + Counselling and mental wellbeing support + Access to Mental Health First Aiders + Electric car scheme + Cycle to work scheme + Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences + Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. We warmly invite and encourage you to visit our school. 32.5 hours per week Term time plus INSET days