Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join a school that is undergoing rapid change. 

Marshfields School is a successful Y3 – Y14 Special School for students with complex learning difficulties. Small classes mean that our teachers get to know the needs of all individuals in their care and plan the curriculum accordingly. Our students are well motivated and eager to learn with excellent levels of attendance.

We are designated as a hub school for Peterborough, providing professional development and expertise in Moderate Learning Difficulties provision across the City of Peterborough. We welcomed our first Year 3 and Year 4 primary-aged students in September 2022. The primary classes are now growing rapidly.

The successful candidate will have a passion for education and will have the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse different types of learners. You will work productively as part of a team and be well supported in a transition to Special Education.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:-

• Is committed to the inclusion of Children with Special Educational Needs;

• Are creative, motivated and friendly and will maintain and promote the caring, positive ethos of the school;

• Are enthusiastic, supportive and positive with adults and children.

We have a proven track record of support and development for all colleagues.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit please contact the PA to Headteacher: cararobinson@marshfields-sch.co.uk

Marshfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to take an enhanced disclosure via the DBS which meets the requirements of the school and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Please send a completed application form and a supporting letter of application to judemacdonald@marshfields-sch.co.uk.

Closing date for applications Monday 20 February 2022