Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to join our delightful village school. This role is term time role, working 39 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week and working Monday - Friday between 08.30-15.30. Main Responsibilities: Being a good or outstanding classroom TA practitioner Continuous improvement of teaching and learning under the supervision of the Class teacher and Lead Teaching assistant. Maintaining and raising standards under the supervision of the Class teacher and Lead Teaching Assistant Tracking performance of specified groups of pupils Leading by example to motivate and work with others Ightham Primary School is a happy and friendly village primary school with a real family atmosphere. We are a one form entry primary school, with seven classrooms, an ICT Suite, library, hall with fixed apparatus, and designated gardening area. We are fortunate to be situated within the second largest woodland primary school setting in Kent and have three playgrounds. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01732 882405. Ightham Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Ightham Primary School - website and The Pioneer Academy - website At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer in recent years to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. What we offer you: A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff. Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training. Annual conferences with keynote speakers. Access to professional coaching. A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in SEND and behaviour. Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and