Teaching Assistant

Laceby Stanford Primary Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team. Our school encourages all pupils to be the best they can be and to strive for success in all they do in their lives. We are therefore seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant who will support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning and who will inspire our children to achieve their full potential. Laceby Stanford are proud members of Wellspring Academy Trust—an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. Working Hours: 8:30am - 3.20pm, Mon-Fri, Term Time Only plus 5 days. We are seeking to appoint an experienced class based Level 2 Teaching Assistant who: Is an outstanding, experienced Teaching Assistant Is dynamic and creative in order to be able to engage, inspire and challenge all learners Has very high expectations of what can be achieved by delivering consistently high quality learning opportunities Has energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour Is highly organised and flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Has the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team Is able to follow plans and deliver 1:1 and group teaching Has a willingness to learn and develop existing skills Can demonstrate a secure subject knowledge in English and Mathematics to GCSE level to at least grade C

We can offer:

A genuine opportunity to make a difference Pupils who are eager to learn A supportive and caring environment in which to work with staff who have high expectations of themselves and our children A strong commitment to continuing professional development A team of helpful, hardworking and enthusiastic professionals A strong and ambitious leadership team with a clear sense of strategic direction Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.