Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Holborough Lakes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Holborough Lakes is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teaching assistant. The role involves supporting children to access their curriculum with a focus on independence and inclusivity, working under the direction of the SENCO and class teacher. This temporary position is for 30 hours per week during term time only. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong engagement techniques and have a commitment to fostering positive relationships within a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Regular personal CPD and training

Supportive ethos across the school

Opportunities for collaborative projects

Qualifications

• Dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching.
• Ability to support children in accessing the curriculum.
• Experience under the guidance of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, engage, and encourage pupils.
• Lead specific learning objectives and activities.
• Initiate and participate in games/activities during lunch duty.

Skills

Engagement techniques

Building relationships

Promoting independence

Job description

Responsibilities

The Leadership Team at Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teaching assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. This post is ideally suited to someone who wants to support children to access the curriculum working under the guidance and direction of the SENCO and the class teacher. Within the role you will use a variety of different techniques to motivate, engage and encourage the pupils to achieve their greatest possible outcomes. The role includes a lunch duty where you will be required to initiate and participate in games/activities with the pupils. This is a temporary appointment,30 hours per weekon aterm time only basis (38 weeks per year) directly linked to the HNF funding.

We have an established, strong curriculum that is well‑resourced. This is supplemented by a fantastic learning environment with fantastic outdoor spaces.

• Exhibit the Holborough Lakes Core Values in their professional behaviours.
• Be an excellent role model for teaching and learning
• Support pupils within the learning environment to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance and equality of access to learning.
• Lead the delivery of specific learning objectives and activities, adjusting them to meet the requirements of individual or groups of pupils following support from the class teacher.
• To build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, to maximise children’s development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the school.

Benefits

• A strong, supportive ethos across the school based on our Core Values
• Regular personal CPD and training, including mentoring and coaching
• Motivated, well‑behaved children
• Committed staff and leadership team
• A supportive Local Schools Board

We benefit from being part of the Valley Invicta Academies Trust by having close links with the secondary schools enabling collaborative projects and school visits. Teachers and TAs have joint CPD sessions including moderation, and there are many opportunities for pupils to take part in a range of sporting and arts events.

If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs Lisa Vickers (Headteacher) on 01634 242839 to arrange a visit to the school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.