Marlborough Primary School (part of Leigh Trust)

Qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants

32.5 hours Term time

We would like to offer the exciting opportunity to apply for Teaching Assistant roles at Marlborough Primary School which is part of Leigh Trust.

We are looking to appoint teaching assistants who have high expectations, of themselves and their pupils, and have the ability to support, inspire, motivate and challenge pupils through quality teaching and creative learning experiences.

We are an inclusive school that places great importance on the development and success of all children. The school has very high expectations and standards of behaviour and has effective strategies in place to engage children before, during and after the school day.  The school has a number of strong partnerships with external agencies and an important role within the community.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity for further professional development.

We are looking for someone who:

·          has proven experience

·          has GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above is essential

·          has a proven track record of raising standards

·          is able to work in a creative way to deliver exciting lessons

·          can inspire and motivate all children to learn

·          is willing to work independently and as part of a team to improve their own practice

·          has strong communication skills

·          has the ability to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

·          is dedicated to ensuring the overall safeguarding and wellbeing of all children

We can offer you:

·         Training and support for your own professional development, and the opportunity to network within our trust of primary schools

·         A large, committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team.

·         Children who are happy, keen and eager to learn

·         Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

·         A fully supportive and professional governing body

How to apply

Informal visits to school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office to book an appointment.

Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding & Child Protection

Marlborough  Primary believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Marlborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable reference. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2023. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account."