Teaching Assistant at The Round House Primary Academy

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant primary school as a Teaching Assistant where you'll support children's learning and development. We're looking for someone enthusiastic, committed to equal opportunities, and capable of working effectively within a team. This fixed-term position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development, all while ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for both staff and students.

Benefits

Ongoing and individualised professional development

Caring and supportive working environment

Opportunities to train with other academies

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, especially those with additional needs.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to adapt and be highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering High Quality First Teaching.
• Support children in one-to-one and small group settings.
• Supervise lunch for children.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Patience

Positive outlook

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. We want someone who will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to children's learning to our school. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children. It would be desirable if this included working with and supporting children with additional needs.

The contract is on a fixed-term basis, 30 hours 45 minutes per week, term-time only, 39 working weeks per annum (including training days) until 31st August 2026. We would consider a Level 2 or Level 3 candidate, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They must demonstrate full commitment to the school, its ethos and the aim to raise standards. They must be committed to undergo relevant training for the role such as first aid or other medical training.

You will assist the class teacher in the delivery of High Quality First Teaching, as well as supporting children one-to-one/small groups in the classroom. The role will also include a half hour lunch supervision.

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to build good relationships with children, parents/carersand colleagues
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team but also be able to use your own initiative
• Good organisationaland time-management skills
• Patience, a positive outlook and a great sense ofhumour
• Excellent communication skills, including high levels of spoken and written Standard English
• GCSEs in Maths and English and high standards of literacy (desirable not essential)
  
  

Benefits Include

• A caring, nurturing and welcoming ethos.
• Enthusiastic and polite children.
• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trustto share best practice and resources;
• A friendly, experienced and professional team;
• Ongoing and individualised professional development.
• A caring and supportive working environment.
  
  

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

To arrange a visit or to request an application pack, please contact the school office on 01480 479890.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01480 479890 or email [e-mail]

Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.