Learning Assistitant (Maternity Cover)

About the role: Join our vibrant school community as a teaching assistant and embark on a rewarding journey of making a profound difference in the lives of all of our children. We're seeking a passionate individual who thrives on supporting children and who will go go above and beyond to ensure each child reaches their full potential. You'll be welcomed into a supportive team environment where collaboration and encouragement flourish. Greenwood Academies Trust provides outstanding backing, offering resources and expertise to enhance your professional growth. We're in search of someone who embodies dedication and hard work, someone who is committed to meeting the needs of our children. Join us in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Become a part of our wonderful, supportive, and dedicated school community, and experience the joy of making a lasting impact every day. About us: We are a large junior academy, with a committed staff team, serving a wonderfully diverse community in Peterborough. The academy, last inspected in June 25, was judged as a good school in all areas of the Ofsted framework. The report describes Dogsthorpe as “a highly inclusive school,” where staff know pupils well and adapt teaching to ensure everyone can access learning alongside their peers. Mental health and well-being remain a top priority, helping children become resilient and confident learners. Pupils are described as happy and confident. As a team, we know that every child needs the very best teaching and support in order to flourish. In return we can offer: - fabulous children who are keen to learn - a highly support staff team - outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression - a superb support network as part of the wider Greenwood Academies Trust You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth. We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account - with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you. Here’s what you can look forward to: - Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 - Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round - Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays - A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.