Teaching Assistant

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Reception Class on a fixed term basis helping to inspire and support children as they begin their primary school journey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing individual who will play a key role within our Early Years team, working closely with the class teacher to create a stimulating, engaging and caring learning environment. You will support children's learning and development, promote their wellbeing, and help them build the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive. We would love to hear from you if: you have experience working with children in an Early Years or Primary School setting you are passionate about supporting young children to learn through play, exploration and discovery you are caring, patient, and committed to helping every child reach their full potential you work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families you are dedicated to supporting high standards of learning, development and achievement for all children In return for your passion and commitment, we offer: A supportive team who place our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Katie Towers, Office Manager on office@glenleighppa.org.uk or 01424 213611. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.