Teaching Assistant - Level 2
In order to meet the school’s current requirements, we are looking to recruit a Part-time Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract to expire on 31st August 2025, with scope to extend if required. The hours would be around 16.5 hours a week with one of the of the working days being Friday.
The position would cover a variety of tasks including working in 1:1 and small group supporting roles with pupils who have different levels of need (including children with Education Health and Care Plans). There will also be scope to provide opportunities for pre-learning and over-learning of key vocabulary and concepts. You would also be supported to adopt a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment, promote good behaviour, and provide targeted support to enhance learning and improve attainment.
You will need to share our commitment to support the school’s most vulnerable pupils. In return, you will be offered opportunities for shadowing existing staff and developing your own skills in this area.
These are exciting roles for individuals who relish the challenge of supporting all children to achieve.
- Do you have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to people on all levels, to resolve conflicts in a sensitive manner, to encourage and motivate?
- Do you have the ability work as a member of a team, to show initiative and imagination and to understand roles and responsibilities?
If so, then please complete an application for a Teaching Assistant role here at Cottenham Primary School. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged for a mutually convenient time by emailing rmoore@cottenham.cambs.sch.uk . Equally, a member of our Inclusion Team would be happy to discuss these opportunities with you via Microsoft Teams or on the telephone. Please email: teales@cottenham.cambs.sch.uk to arrange this.
Application forms to be returned to office@cottenham.cambs.sch.uk
Closing date for applications will be Monday 8th July 2024.
Interviews will take place before the end of the summer term, Thursday 18th July 2024.
At Cottenham Primary School, we are committed to providing the best possible education so that all our children thrive and achieve. We believe our children, families, staff and governors are of equal value and we respect and appreciate the diversity they bring to our school community. Through our policies and practice, we strive to foster positive relationships and a shared sense of belonging and we challenge any inequalities or barriers that exist. We welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations.
Office Administrative Assistant
NJC Scale 3, Point 5, pro-rata (currently £12.21 per hour), mornings Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
We are looking to appoint a temporary part-time member of staff to our friendly Office Team from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025, to undertake general office duties including attendance monitoring and managing communications with parents.
The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in a busy office, and preferably have knowledge or experience of a school environment. They will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, and knowledge and confidence using the Microsoft Office suite of applications is an essential requirement (training will be provided for our MIS system).
In addition, they will need to have a polite and professional manner, be a flexible team player and be able to use their initiative and be adaptable to new ways of working.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 24th June, with interviews on Monday, 1st July.
If you would like further information about this role or to visit our school, please contact the School Business Manager on 01954 250227 or via office@cottenham.cambs.sch.uk.