Teaching Assistants

Term Time only
32.5 hours a week
Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
30 minute unpaid break
Grade 6 Point 7
Actual Salary £17,805

Work Hard. Be Kind. Be Brave.

Multiple vacancies have arisen for Teaching Assistants to join Manor Drive Primary Academy, part of the Four Cs Multi-Academy Trust. The successful candidates will be someone with high levels of motivation; a commitment and enthusiasm to children’s learning; have an ability to inspire and motivate our future generations; and promote a culture that challenges children to reach the highest levels of social and academic achievement.

This is an exciting time to join a new and developing school as we work hard to provide an excellent level of education for our pupils and to create a positive school community to serve the Manor Drive area. The Academy is supported by the MAT with all schools involved sharing a common interest in improving the standards of education for children in Peterborough. The Trust’s vision is to ensure that every child succeeds; build on what learners already know; make learning vivid and real; make learning an enjoyable experience and enrich students learning experience.

The role will be fast paced, varied and child centred. The successful candidate will support teaching staff to deliver excellent learning opportunities and meeting children’s needs. They will also, on occasion, work in our nursery provision. Knowledge of Early Years is desirable and experience in delivering first aid, personal care, individualised support programmes and classroom management is important.

Although small, we offer a friendly and supportive school environment, a positive teaching team, polite and engaged children, dedicated leadership and governance teams, research informed teaching practises and the opportunity to be part of an exciting project. The school offers a comprehensive induction programme and opportunities for CPD through links across the MAT.

Full details of the post and how to apply can be found in the application pack below.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Laura White, PA to the Headteacher at lwhite@manordriveprimary.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Noon on Friday 1 November 2024

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.