Teaching Assistant 18.45 hours a week

This is a rare opportunity to join the fantastic team at Silverstone CE Primary School. We are excited to be recruiting a new Teaching Assistant to support learning in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping our children become the very best they can be, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally within the classroom environment.

Whilst experience and relevant skills are desirable, finding the right person is our priority. We are seeking someone who is:

• Caring and compassionate
• Passionate about supporting children to succeed
• Professional and committed to high standards
• A positive team player
• Someone with a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude

These qualities are essential in helping us maintain our positive school ethos and high expectations.

At Silverstone CE Primary School, pupils and staff flourish together as one family. We are proud to have recently received an exceptional Ofsted report, achieving a 'Strong' judgement across almost every area. The report highlights that staff are proud to work at our school and that parents speak very highly of the education and care we provide.

Our excellent reputation attracts families from beyond our catchment area, and our children benefit from wonderful modern facilities and a nurturing learning environment.

If you have a proven track record of making a positive impact on children's academic, social and emotional development, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join our happy, professional and caring team and help make a difference every day.

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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.

Silverstone CE 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. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.