Teaching Assistant / 1-1 (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a full time, (32.5 hours / 5 days per week), 39 Weeks (Term Time plus 1 Week), Teaching Assistant / 1-1 to support the Class Teachers at Riverside Primary School across the Key Stages from Foundation Stage to Year 6. This role may involve working with a class, supporting on a more intensive basis by providing 1-1 support to children with SEN or supporting challenging and complex children within the specialist provision. You may also be required to deliver intervention programmes under the direction of the Inclusion Manager. This is a maternity cover role with an expected end date of June 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards
• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress
• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher
• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties would be advantageous
• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour
• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong commitment to helping all children reach their full potential
• Caring, compassionate nature with genuine regard for children’s wellbeing
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable approach to work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Riverside Primary School:

We are a popular, mainstream community school, which is part of Rainham Mark Education Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019, and was recognised as being Outstanding in the areas of Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. The key values held by our school community add to the success and inclusive nature of the school. These values are Curiosity, Happiness, Aspiration, Respect, Articulacy, Community, Teamwork, Equality and Resilience - ‘Character'.

The school has two integrated special provisions for a small number of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Visual Impairment, who are taught in the mainstream classes with appropriate support.

A visit to the school is highly recommended, please call 01634 623500 to make an appointment.

Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:

• Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (on contracts over 15 hours per week)
• Free Health Checks
• Free Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite free parking
• A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance

If you would like to be considered for the post, please apply via My New Term.

Please note interviews will take place on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.