Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Pathway 3 Points 9-13, £21,618 - £23,054 per annum (FTE £26,409 - £28,163)

Teaching Assistant (Primary) job summary

Teaching Assistant - Primary

Contract Permanent

Salary Pathway 3 Points 9-13, £21,618 - £23,054 per annum (FTE £26,409 - £28,163)

Working Hours 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum (term time plus one week)

Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4pm

Site Thomas Deacon Academy Juniors

Closing Date 9am on 6 February 2025

Start Date ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young learners’ lives?

Are you able to provide support for pupils, including those with special needs and English as and additional language?

Are you committed to ensuring our pupils' safety and access to learning activities?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role:

As a Teaching Assistant (Primary) at Thomas Deacon Academy Juniors, you will assist the classroom teacher in supporting and including all pupils, helping them access learning and encouraging their interaction and independence. You will supervise activities, establish supportive relationships with pupils, and promote their inclusion and acceptance. Your responsibilities include preparing the classroom, supporting the use of ICT, and assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans and Education Health Care Plans. You will also provide feedback to teachers on pupils' achievements and progress, and support the curriculum by aiding in literacy, numeracy, and other learning strategies.

To excel in this role, you will need strong communication skills, the ability to work empathetically with children, and experience in supporting pupils with special needs and EAL. You should have a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English, and a willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

About Us:

We are a friendly and supportive team who pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff members work collaboratively to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students. We are committed to professional development and there will be opportunities to train in relevant teaching and learning strategies. Being part of a team of teaching assistants means that you will feel supported and challenged in this role.

The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”.

At Thomas Deacon Academy, we believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work at Thomas Deacon Education Trust?

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail hrteam@tdet.education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our 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 disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.