Teaching Assistant

Laxton Junior School are seeking a creative and passionate Teaching Assistant to support and embrace the School ethos and approach to learning.

THE SCHOOL

At Laxton Junior School, our children and their learning are the centre of all that we do. In a caring and supportive environment, they become exceptional, lifelong learners, who confidently embrace the wide-ranging opportunities that we offer and are able to face challenges with determination and resilience. We believe that all learning opportunities should be challenging, inspiring and engaging and, through our talented and passionate staff, we ensure this contributes to fantastic progress across and beyond the curriculum; which, in turn leads to a smooth transition into senior school. As a non-selective school, the personalised learning programmes that we have in place ensure that all our children, from those with additional learning needs to those working beyond age-related expectations, receive the perfect balance of support and challenge, alongside a sense of fun and enjoyment that must accompany the school experience.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 team to take effect from September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will become part of a welcoming and engaged community of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff, all of whom are committed to supporting our children to become fantastic young people who are ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie beyond our school.

The successful candidate will, in conjunction with the Class Teachers and other Teaching Assistants at Laxton Junior School, support the teaching and learning process in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, ensuring that all children are able to make fantastic progress, and will provide an outstanding level of care and support to all children, such that they feel happy and valued during their daily experiences.

It is important that the appointed Teaching Assistant embrace the Laxton Junior School Values of a love of learning, care, opportunity, community and quality, and that they are committed to integrating into a superb team that has children very much at the heart of all it does. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in schools and with children, is creative and enthusiastic, and is able to motivate and inspire young people to overcome challenges and achieve in all that they do.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a kind, dedicated and talented Teaching Assistant to become a part of our fantastic school, and join a happy community of children, families and staff, who have the highest expectations of themselves and each other.

For full  details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please see the Job Description available below.

TO APPLY

For further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please feel free to contact the Head, Mr Sam Robertson, at info@laxtonjunior.org.uk. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Friday 14 April 2023 (9am)

Interview date: Monday 24 April 2023

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Email c/o: opportunities@oundleschool.org.uk or Tel: 01832 277193

JOB DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION FORM

SUPPLEMENT TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Oundle and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.