Teaching Assistant

“With God, all things are possible” - Matthew 19:26 Teaching Assistant Grade D3-4 £25,614 FTE which is £13,793.72 23.75 hours per week 4 mornings and 1 full day 38 weeks per year Fixed-Term until 31/07/2027 Are you eager to join a loving and inclusive family, committed to quality in all areas of school life? Do you share in our approach, to ensure strong moral values run through our whole school, ensuring all children are given every opportunity to achieve their potential and feel proud of themselves in a caring Christian environment? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you, at Pytchley Primary School! At Pytchley school, we are committed to quality in all areas of school life. We hold our Christian values close to our heart and these form the basis of our learning. As a school, we pride ourselves on our curriculum being progressive and engaging which develops pupils’ thirst for learning. We promote respect and open-mindedness towards others and encourage pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging, through self-awareness and reflection. We are a loving, inclusive family, committed to quality in all areas of school life. Guided by the Christian Faith we support our pupils and school community to expand their horizons with aspiration. We want our pupils to imagine a positive future for themselves, trusting that they can achieve their dreams in life. We are proud of our school and community and all work together to provide the best foundations for our pupils. We are therefore excited to welcome a caring, passionate and professional Teaching Assistant to our committed team. The role would entail supervising and supporting pupils in the learning environment, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education and Quality First Teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and make progress, while contributing to a positive, nurturing and purposeful learning environment.

We are seeking someone who:

Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community Is committed to supporting, motivating, and challenging the learning of children of all abilities within the classroom Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum Has a genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. Understands the importance of inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners. Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school. Shares our commitment to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment. Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school. Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school. In return, we can offer you: A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to always give their best, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you! Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office, via email: office@pytchley.pdet.org.uk or phone: 01536 790506. All of our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!