Teaching Assistant 1:1

About the role

Hours: 30

“Inspiring Excellence, building Character” 

We are looking to appoint a patient and caring individual who is keen to make a difference working 1:1 to support young people with additional needs at our senior site. This is a unique opportunity in a school that was recently inspected as a “good” school by Ofsted. 30 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break, 39 working weeks, term-time only

The right candidate will need to be reliable, adaptable, enthusiastic, highly motivated, have the ability to work as part of a team and remain calm under pressure. They must demonstrate full commitment to the school and its aim to raise standards. In return, we can offer you a positive and caring environment and friendly children who are keen to learn.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing creative opportunities for learning as well as fun. We provide professional development opportunities to ensure that our staff are well trained and skilled to get the best from our students. Applicants must have GCSE’s in Maths and English and high standards of literacy.

King James Academy, Royston is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary and Secondary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.

Further benefits include;

Collaborative approach to working;

Opportunities to train/work with other schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;

A friendly and professional team;

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Childcare Vouchers

A caring and supportive working environment;

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Mrs Tracey Sell. t.sell@kjar.org.uk

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.