Teaching Assistant at Great Staughton Primary Academy

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school is seeking a dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting classroom activities, particularly for children with additional needs, and requires a positive attitude and good communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available, along with benefits like a supportive working environment and access to training within a charitable multi-academy trust.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Childcare Vouchers

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for further training

Supportive staff environment

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience working with children.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Full commitment to raising educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching.
• Support children one-to-one in the classroom.
• Help during unstructured times as needed.

Skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Patience

Positive outlook

Sense of humour

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

About This Role

Our school is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a thriving group of primary schools committed to excellence and equity in education. As part of the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of support, training, and career development opportunities. The role is for 5 days per week, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 16 hours 15 minutes per week, term-time only including training days. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at Great Staughton Primary Academy.

We seek someone with recent, relevant experience who will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to children's learning to our happy and friendly school. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with additional needs and supporting children in Key Stage 2.

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

You will assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality First Teaching and support children one-to-one in the classroom and during unstructured times as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to build good relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues;
• Commitment to equal opportunities;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently;
• Good organisational and time-management skills;
• Patience, a positive outlook, and a great sense of humour;
• Excellent communication skills, including high levels of spoken and written Standard English.

Benefits Include

• A caring, nurturing, and welcoming ethos;
• Enthusiastic and polite children;
• Collaborative working environment;
• Opportunities to train and work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;
• A friendly, experienced, and professional team;
• Strong and supportive relationships with the Cambridgeshire SEND team;
• A supportive working environment.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive, and committed to providing creative learning opportunities and fun. We offer professional development to ensure our staff are well-trained and skilled to support our students. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English and high standards of literacy.

Great Staughton Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust specializing in primary and secondary education. We aim to build a thriving community of schools that succeed for their children.

Additional Benefits

• Collaborative working environment;
• Opportunities to train and work with other schools within the Trust;
• A friendly and professional team;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Discounted Childcare Vouchers;
• A caring and supportive working environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office at [phone] or visit our website: https://www.greatstaughton.cambs.sch.uk

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to provide two satisfactory references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.