Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our happy, thriving and motivated School. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, imaginative and skilled Teaching Assistant to join us at Thorndown Primary School, which is a spacious and engaging 3 form entry school on the north side of St Ives. Responsibilities include:- Working 1:1 with a child helping deliver learning interventions and move the pupil forward. Working to meet the needs of small groups. Support for the teacher, maintaining class records; promote pupils’ good behaviour and independent learning strategies; create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment Provide targeted support to enhance the learning and improve attainment of pupils Our ideal candidate would have: Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant previously, especially as a 1:1 TA A passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to working as part of a team to provide a caring and positive learning environment Initiative and the ability to build constructive relationships Good literacy and numeracy skills Flexibility, a positive attitude and a good sense of humour. In turn we can offer you: An exciting school building filled with hard working, well behaved and motivated pupils and staff Opportunities for professional development Mentoring from outstanding colleagues A leadership team and staff who value genuine wellbeing and work life balance. Health Assurance including access to a Doctor 24/7, physiotherapy, counselling and numerous support services. Pension To find out more about the school and to download an application pack please visit My New Term. Applicants should complete an application form and include a short letter of support. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Helen Cooper - hcooper@thorndown.cambs.sch.uk or call 01480 375103