Contract Type: Fixed Term on a 1:1 basis linked to a child with individual needs.

Hours: 18.75 hours, 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year.

Grade: Grade D3 to D4

FTE Salary: £22,737 to £23,144

Actual Salary: £9,899.97 to £10.064.13

An opportunity has arisen at Cranford CE Primary School! We are looking to recruit a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to join our committed team, to support a child on a 1:1 basis and to support the learning and pastoral needs of our children.

This role will involve working 1:1 with children with specific educational needs in our Reception Class. As such, this role will involve working collaboratively, sensitively, and empathetically, to supervise and support pupils in the learning environment, including more in-depth support on a 1:1 basis, to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance and support social development and welfare needs, whilst the equality of access to learning opportunities for all pupils.

At Cranford, our focus is upon the whole child. Our committed staffing team, work collaboratively with the whole school community, to ensure all children achieve well, are happy and make lifelong memories. Our values of Respect, Happiness, Courage, Honesty, Thoughtfulness and Forgiveness influence all that we do at Cranford, establishing our clear vision of ‘The Cranford Way.’ By joining our community as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will be part of something special, to build a safe, inclusive, and loving environment for our children to prosper, be full of hope and excited about their future.

•           Has relevant experience and good qualifications

•           Can inspire and enthuse children in all aspects of their learning

•           Are creative and innovative in their approach to learning

•           Can develop strong partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the community.

•           Is a personable team player with a sense of humour

•           When required will cover for teacher absence/training

We can offer you:

•           A fantastic opportunity to develop your career

•           Supportive, motivated and interested staff, governors and parents

•           Hard working and very well behaved children

•           A positive Christian ethos

 Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Cranford CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of 33 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust, please find links to our website below:

https://www.cranford.northants.sch.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specification.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

All of our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.