Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£24,294.00 - £24,294.00 Annually (FTE)Teaching Assistant job summaryWe are looking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at Leverington Primary Academy. 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to to 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to interview date.We are looking for 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 a range of experience, including working with children with additional needs. Ideally, the candidate will also have recent, relevant experience of supporting children in Key Stage 2.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 and its aim to raise standards.You will assist the class teacher in the delivery of high Quality First Teaching, as well as supporting children one-to-one in the classroom and at 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 but also to use your own initiative; 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 approach to working; Opportunities to train/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 caring and supportive working environment. Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing creative opportunities for learning as well as fun. We provide professional development opportunities to ensure that our staff are well trained and skilled to get the best from our students. Applicants must have GCSE's in Maths and English and high standards of literacy.Leverington Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary and Secondary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.Further benefits include;Collaborative approach to working;Opportunities to train/work with other schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;A friendly and professional team;Local Government Pension SchemeDiscounted Childcare VouchersA caring and supportive working environment;We warmly welcome you to visit the school before you apply. For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our website: https://www.leveringtonprimary.co.uk/ Application forms can be downloaded from the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust website: https://diamondlearningtrust.com/career-opportunities/Application forms with covering letter should be sent to [email protected] posted to:HR DepartmentThe Diamond Learning Partnership TrustC/o Wintringham Primary AcademyNuffield RoadSt NeotsCambridgeshirePE19 0AWIf 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 01945 584915 or email: [email protected] 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.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.