Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Wintringham Primary Academy

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Wintringham Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs. The role involves assisting in teaching core subjects and improving students' life chances through enrichment activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the school's objectives in a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Fantastic working environment

Supportive team

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

CPD opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching language, literacy, and numeracy.
• Lead enrichment activities and encourage good behaviour.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Wintringham Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with a desire to work with and improve the outcomes for students in our Educational Resource Base, known as The Lighthouse, for SEMH children. The hours will be 20 hours per week. Monday and Wednesday 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and Tuesday 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 39 working weeks per year, plus training days. Salary is dependent upon experience.

We are looking for someone to act as a role model for teaching and learning, who will also lead enrichment activities, improving the life chances of these students, to join our experienced staff team. We are looking for someone with relevant experience who will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to children's learning to our happy and friendly school.

The right candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team. They must demonstrate full commitment to the school and its aim to raise standards.

Every day you will be assisting in teaching language, literacy and numeracy helping the class reach the early learning goals of the national curriculum, along with encouraging good behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to build strong relationships with children, parents/carers and staff.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team but also to use your own initiative
• The ability to work effectively in a team.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a good understanding of teaching and learning.
• Patience and a good sense of humour.

We can offer you:

The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:

• Fantastic working environment
• Enthusiastic, friendly, supportive team
• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (TPS for teachers and LGPS for support staff)
• Free on-site parking
• CPD through internal and external providers
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.

For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our website; https://www.wintringhamprimary.co.uk

WintringhamPrimary Academy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.