Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/CCEPS/72240

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust; Market Harborough; Sur place; GBP 9 400 - 11 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Positive attitude

Team player

Inclusion focus

Child protection

Flexibility

Church ethos

Safeguarding commitment

Description du poste

Teaching Assistant

17.90 hours a week, 5 days per week

8:30am – 12:05pm, Monday-Friday

38 weeks a year

NJC Scale Grade D3-4,Full-time equivalent £25,164, pro-rated £10,396.11 per annum

Fixed termuntil 31/07/2027

"Cottingham C of E Primary is a happy and caring school with a strong sense of community. As one pupil stated 'There is always something different or fun happening here" - OFSTED 2024

At Cottingham CofE Primary School, our Christian values, chosen by our school community, run through the whole school and impact upon our family life, both in and out of the classroom. We aim to ‘Live our Cottingham CofE Values Each Day.’ Our values are evident within our curriculum and throughout the school and we place our pupils at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of the children, staff and the whole school community and its achievements.

Inspired by our strong moral values, children are given every opportunity to achieve their potential and feel proud of themselves in a caring Christian environment. We recognise the importance of statutory testing and academic achievement, and our vision is to offer outstanding education and care, through quality and engaging teaching and learning. However, we are proud to offer a range of extracurricular activities, to supplement children’s learning, and support their physical, mental, and emotional growth, so learning is immersive and all experiences ‘come alive’ in a range of contexts.

Our success is powered by our fantastic school community. We are committed to working collaboratively, to establish a safe, happy, and exciting learning environment, so all children leave school as inquisitive learners with happy positive memories, ready for the journey ahead. We are therefore excited to offer a wonderful opportunity to join our passionate, knowledgeable and welcoming staffing team, to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and our community. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education and Quality First Teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and make progress, while contributing to a positive, nurturing and purposeful learning environment.

Cottingham Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and has been since 2016. We are a family of 36 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.

"Staff and pupils consistently live out the school's values. Relationships are positive and nurturing. Pupils are respectful to each other and staff. They are polite and well mannered" - OFSTED 2024

We Are Seeking Someone Who

• 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.

In Return, We Can Offer You

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to always give their best, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• 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 and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere