Teaching Assistant

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated and creative Teaching Assistant, to join our outstanding team working within the classroom and supporting 1:1 across key stage 1 and 2. The successful Teaching Assistant will be enthusiastic, a good team player and committed to supporting the learning of pupils. We are looking for Teaching Assistants who: Have experience of working within a primary school or early years setting Can build relationships with and nurture pupils to enable positive educational outcomes Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English grade C/4 or above Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working NVQ2/3 or equivalent or working towards the qualification is desirable Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack. About the School Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery school is a small one form entry school in Plymouth. We pride ourselves on having a village school feeling in the city. We have great relationships with children and families ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Our dedicated staff have formed close working relationships to foster growth and collaboration. We are situated close to local woodland where we regularly have forest school sessions and our outdoor space provides perfect opportunities for outdoor learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly school. About the Trust The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is: Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge. Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack. To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below. If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position. Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Acad