At Silverstone CE Primary pupils and staff flourish together as a family.  We pride ourselves in having the highest expectations of what children can achieve academically, socially and spiritually. Parents speak very highly of our school and we attract pupils from beyond our catchment area.  We are a unique setting with the facilities of a new large primary school yet have the feel and community strengths of a small village school.  A real strength of Silverstone CE Primary is the close co-operation, communication and partnership between school and home.

This is a rare opportunity to join our fantastic team.  We are excited to be recruiting a brand-new Teaching Assistant to support children with SEND in KS2.  The successful candidate will support children in the classroom as well as delivering targeted interventions to specific children to enhance their academic and emotional development. The ideal candidate will work with a caring, passionate and professional attitude, along with a good sense of humour whilst upholding our high standards in school.

 We are seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their contribution to our whole school community;
• Has the ability to work confidently, effectively, flexibly and independently
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents.
• Personal commitment to on-going professional development.
• Shows initiative and creativity in different situations;
• Is passionate about children’s safety and well-being;
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.

Please see the attached Job Description to review all details of this role.

We can offer you:

• A working atmosphere that is very much like one big family, from the children to the parents, staff and Governors. 
• An exciting opportunity to work within the wider aspirational SLT team that want to embrace your talents and skills.
• Excellent CPD through being part of the Peterborough Diocesan Academy (PDET).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications. Therefore, please don’t delay in applying!

Silverstone is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you! Do not hesitate to apply, as we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please call 01327855100  to arrange.