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Job role
Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Part time
Contract type
Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
£24,027.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE)
1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary
A PDET Academy
'With God's help we are encouraged to CARE, BUILD, FOLLOW AND THINK'
1:1 Teaching Assistant level 2
Pay details: 10.5 hours a week
39 weeks a year
Grade D Scale Pt 3, Full-time equivalent £24,027, pro-rated £5,858.53 per annum
Fixed term until 23/07/2025
"Cottingham C of E Primary is a happy and caring school with a strong sense of community.
As one pupil stated 'There is always something different or fun happening here" - OFSTED 2024
Cottingham CE Primary is a friendly and well-respected primary school that is always striving to move forward.
Inspired by our strong moral values, children are given every opportunity to achieve their potential and feel proud of themselves in a caring Christian environment.
We recognise the importance of statutory testing and academic achievement, and our vision is to offer outstanding education and care, through quality and engaging teaching and learning.
However, we are proud to offer a range of extracurricular activities, to supplement children's learning, and support their physical, mental, and emotional growth, so learning is immersive and all experiences 'come alive' in a range of contexts.
Our success is powered by our fantastic school community.
We are committed to work collaboratively to establish a safe, happy, and exciting learning environment, so all children leave school as inquisitive learners with happy positive memories, ready for the journey ahead.
Cottingham Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and has been since 2016.
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.
"Staff and pupils consistently live out the school's values.
Relationships are positive and nurturing.
Pupils are respectful to each other and staff.
They are polite and well mannered" - OFSTED 2024
We are currently seeking a caring, passionate and professional Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to work with and support children with individual SEND needs.
Through this appointment, we hope to strengthen the support we provide all children, to enable their development, both academically and emotionally.
We are therefore looking to appointment someone who shares in this enthusiasm and can contribute effectively to our vision.
We are seeking someone who:
Is enthusiastic, approachable, friendly and positive about their role in education and contribution to our whole school community Is committed to supporting, motivating, and challenging the learning of children of all abilities within the classroom 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 passionate about children's learning and well-being 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.
In return, we can offer you:
A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to always give their best, 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
If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you'd like to join our family, Cottingham C of E Primary School would like to hear from you!
The school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff.
All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the Mr Scott on , who would be happy to arrange a visit for you.
Please note we will be arranging interviews on receipt of applications, and we reserve the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.