Teaching Assistant

Great Addington CofE Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Addington CE Primary School is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027. The role supports pupils in lessons and pastoral needs, working 17.5 hours across five mornings per week during 38 weeks per year.

We value a caring, proactive approach, safeguarding awareness and a commitment to CPD including First Aid and safeguarding training. The successful candidate will help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils in the learning environment.
• Assist the teacher in the management of pupil behaviour and learning activities.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 July 2027.

Pay Grade: Grade D3.

Full Time Salary: £25,614

Actual Salary: £10,163.80

Hours: 17.50 hours over 5 mornings per week, 38 weeks per year.

Starting: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant to work in a team with our teachers, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

At Great Addington C of E Primary School, we are committed to developing the whole child—emotionally, intellectually, physically, academically, and spiritually. We have a family-feel school, with an emphasis on developing each child’s skills, talents, and confidence. Our highly professional staff team works hard to create lifelong experiences and memories, so that when children leave us, they are well-prepared for secondary school and carry fond memories of their primary years.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• will support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour and understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

[e-mail]

01536 330642

Great Addington CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.greataddingtonprimary.org.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.