Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours over5 days per week, Term Time + Inset Days.

To work across our school, but mostly in EYFS

If you are looking for a flexible role, within the heart of a close-knit village community, where you can make real impact to children’s lives and their development – then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Blakesley CE Primary school is an established primary academy at the heart of the community, which seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.

Our passionate and focused team of staff are dedicated to supporting these children within a creative and dynamic environment, founded on Christian principles that safeguards the welfare of all. In doing so, we aim to help develop resilient, enthusiastic and positive children who are equipped for the next step of their journey, to become effective citizens who contribute to their world. Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential.

Following a recent successful OFSTED inspection in 2024, our school has received a very well-deserved rating of Good and inspectors commented:

“Staff feel supported with their workload and well-being. They are proud to be part of the school team. They spoke about being ‘a strong set of people, supported within school. We look after each other and look out for each other.’”

We are now looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be someone who has

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community
• Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment is desirable
• Can work creatively with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, meeting the needs of the pupils and curriculum
• Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently
• Shows initiative and creativity in different learning situations
• Is keen to support the ethos of a Church school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare- both at home and in school.
• 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.

 In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup

Blakesley 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, Blakesley CE Primary School would like to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please call 01327 860257 to arrange.

Blakesley Primary School is 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. CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.

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