We are looking for a dedicated, nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Gorefield Primary Academy. This role will involve supporting children in both Reception and Key Stage 1, so school experience within the early years and lower primary is essential. You will work 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break. 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to this date.

We are looking for someone with recent, relevant experience in a school setting who will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to children's learning to our happy and friendly small village school. The ideal candidate will have a range of experience working across both Reception and Key Stage 1 and understand the importance of the smooth transition between Reception and Year 1. You will assist the class teacher in the delivery of high Quality First Teaching, as well as supporting children one-to-one in the classroom and at unstructured times as needed. There may also be some opportunity for whole class teaching cover.

 The right candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They must demonstrate full commitment to the school, its vision and its aim to raise standards.

 The ideal candidate will have:  

•  School-based experience is essential;
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues; 
• A commitment to equal opportunities; 
• The ability to communicate clearly and work well as part of a supportive team;
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for helping young children learn and thrive;
• Good organisational and time-management skills;  
• Patience, a positive outlook and a great sense of humour; 
• Excellent communication skills, including high levels of spoken and written Standard English.

Benefits include:

•  A caring, nurturing and welcoming ethos in a small village school;
• Enthusiastic, polite and kind children;
• Collaborative approach to working;  
• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;
• A friendly, experienced and professional team; 
• Strong and supportive relationships with the Cambridgeshire SEND team;
• A caring and supportive working environment. 

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing creative opportunities for learning, as well as fun. We provide professional development opportunities to ensure that our staff are well-trained and skilled to get the best from our students. Applicants must have GCSE’s in Maths and English and high standards of literacy.

Gorefield Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary and Secondary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.

Further benefits include;

•      Local Government Pension Scheme

•      Discounted Childcare Vouchers

•      Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

For more information on who we are and what we do, why not browse our website:  Gorefield Primary Academy - Home

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01945 870321 or email: office@gorefield.cambs.sch.uk   

 Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post.  Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.