Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Discovery Primary Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Primary Academy in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated General Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. You will support children in classrooms, in small groups or one-to-one, under the guidance of teachers and the SENCo.

The role requires empathy, resilience and a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths. All appointments involve safeguarding and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support children in classrooms, in small groups or one-to-one, under the guidance of class teachers and the SENCo.

Job description

This is an exciting time to be joining Discovery Primary Academy. As part of the Four Cs Multi Academy Trust, we have a common interest in improving the standards for students in Peterborough. The Trust’s vision is to ensure that every student succeeds; build on what learners already know; makes learning vivid and real; makes learning an enjoyable experience and enriches students’ learning experience.

At Discovery Primary Academy we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and team spirit. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking staff team committed to every child’s success. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are available.

Discovery Primary Academy is looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and play a key role in supporting children across the academy. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and have a passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

As a General Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with our SENCo, Class Teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside children in small groups or supporting children on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson.

We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience, as part of this role will be to provide personal care for some children, as required.

To support our children the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.