Teaching Assistant

Duration of Post: We are seekin We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our experienced and supportive staff team. Monday to Friday 8.45a.m. to 3.25 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, term-time only, plus training days. The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting children in their learning and development and will be committed to helping every child achieve their full potential. You will be able to build positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, demonstrating patience, empathy and a nurturing approach. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to support children across the curriculum, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. You will help to create an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environment where all children can develop confidence, independence and resilience. Every day, you will support pupils with a range of needs to access learning, develop positive relationships and engage fully in school life. Through your encouragement and guidance, you will help children overcome barriers to learning, build their self-belief and achieve success both academically and personally. You will be a proactive team player with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. The ideal candidate will have: Level 2 childcare qualification; Experience of working with children with additional needs; The ability to build good relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues; A commitment to equal opportunities; The ability to work in a team but also to use your own initiative; Organisational and time management skills; The ability to focus learning in a proactive, creative and positive manner as well as evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities; Benefits include; Collaborative approach to working; Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources; A friendly and professional team; Local Government Pension Scheme; A caring and supportive working environment. The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and The Fenlands. The St Neots hub has nine academies; Middlefield, Winhills, The Round House, Wintringham, Great Staughton, Kimbolton, Roman Way, Braybrook and King James Academy. The Fenlands hub has six academies; Thomas Eaton, Glebelands, Leverington, Murrow, Gorefield and Burrowmoor. As such, joining our MAT means joining an organisation with an array of career opportunities that span fourteen different locations. Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed so that you can see our fantastic staff and incredible children in action. You are more than welcome to look around our school or ring the Headteacher, Mrs Nicola Webb for a chat on 01354 740392. The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.