Primary Teaching Assistant — Supportive, Term-Time Role

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottingham CofE Primary School, part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for 17.9 hours per week across 5 days, 38 weeks a year. The role involves supervising and supporting pupils and assisting the teacher to deliver Quality First Teaching in a nurturing Christian environment.

The successful candidate will help pupils engage and progress, build confidence, and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere while aligning with our values and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community.
• Is committed to supporting, motivating, and challenging the learning of children of all abilities within the classroom.
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Understands the importance of inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Shares our commitment to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment.
• Assisting the teacher with pupil education and Quality First Teaching.
• Helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and progress.
• Contributing to a positive, nurturing and purposeful learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Positive attitude

Team player

Inclusion focus

Child protection

Flexibility

Church ethos

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Cottingham CofE Primary School, part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for 17.9 hours per week across 5 days, 38 weeks a year. The role involves supervising and supporting pupils and assisting the teacher to deliver Quality First Teaching in a nurturing Christian environment.

The successful candidate will help pupils engage and progress, build confidence, and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere while aligning with our values and safeguarding