Teaching Assistant

Newnham Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

To work with the class teacher and Principal to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of education.  You will cover for staff course attendance/absence as required.

To support students, including those within SEN, with their learning and personal care needs; to work with other staff to further students’ independence and to enable them to access specific areas of the curriculum. The post holder will also organise and undertake other related duties to support learning, personal and social development.

21 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 39 weeks per year. 21 hours per week - Term time (39 weeks worked per year) 

 About our Academy

Newnham Primary Academy caters for children between ages 4 & 11.

We aim to develop the whole child by considering their intellectual, moral, spiritual, social, emotional, creative and physical well-being. This is all within a purposeful, happy and secure school environment for everyone.

At Newnham Primary Academy we have high expectations and deliver a curriculum which enables all pupil to succeed.

Our core purpose is to ensure that the children in our care experience the highest standard of education and are taught key values such as respect, perseverance and responsibility.

We also believe in the importance of providing wider opportunities in areas such as music and sport and we offer an exciting and enriching curriculum which enables each child to achieve their potential and celebrate their successes.

At Newnham Primary Academy we believe in developing a culture of learning for every member of our community. Therefore we continue to adapt and improve our practice to provide the very best education for each individual child.

This is an exciting chapter for our academy and we welcome visitors to experience first hand what we have to offer and the changes that are taking place in our school. To arrange a visit, please contact the office on (01327) 705053. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 3 - £9373.68 pro rata per annum (£18,887 pa FTE)

Access to generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

A highly skilled, flexible and independent team player

Someone who understands that all pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, including the National Curriculum, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race and religion.

Willing to adapt teaching strategies to changing circumstances and in response to new ideas and individual needs of pupils.

Confident in teaching whole class, small group or individuals

Ready to demonstrate best working practices, and to work alongside other teachers

Willingness to work as part of a team within the class group

Create friendly happy atmosphere where courtesy, self-control and regard for others prevail.

Willing to develop an atmosphere in which children are motivated to learn and where each child feels a valued member of the group.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ’apply here’ .

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.