Teaching Assistant

Working hours - 21 hours, 4 days per week, 0900-1530 (excluding unpaid breaks) Northborough Primary School is a caring and welcoming village school, set at the heart of a supportive community. We are a dedicated team with hardworking and enthusiastic children. We are part of the Soke Education Trust - a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which includes Alderman Jacobs Primary School, Wittering Primary School, John Clare Primary School, Gunthorpe Primary School and Werrington Primary School. We are looking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a fixed term maternity cover basis, who will join our supportive and friendly school. What are we looking for? Someone who has: Excellent classroom practice and high expectations The skills, potential and ambition to be an outstanding practitioner A passion to make a positive difference to our children and their families The ability to work as part of a team to motivate and inspire A child centred approach A positive attitude to challenge An approachable manner and a sense of humour! We can offer you: Friendly, hard-working and well-behaved young learners A caring and supportive whole school team A genuine commitment to your professional development A well-resourced and caring learning environment Career development and support through the SOKE Education Trust Strong focus on pupil and staff wellbeing An idyllic location with an orchard which supports outdoor learning experiences Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and if you wish to visit please contact the School Office. We are open to consider a variation on the working hours advertised, therefore if you wish us to consider an alternative, please reference this within your application. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS and employment checks will be required as part of this recruitment.