An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Manor Academy for an exceptional Lead Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals with the academy’s Early years Foundation Stage. We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to work closely across Early Years with students and professional to enhance provision and meet the needs of individuals. This role may include general classroom and pastoral support for various curriculum programmes and include delivering interventions to close barriers to learning. Maltby Manor already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will: be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour. be able to communicate effectively and concisely be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team have experience and a desire to work with young people have the confidence to support behaviour in a positive manner and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates. In return we offer: An outstanding induction programme with supportive and dynamic staff. Mentoring and support from an experienced team. An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust Employee benefits, including: Cycle to work scheme 24/7 GP access Cash healthcare plan Staff Rewards Gateway SmartTech This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. A visit to the Academy is warmly welcomed and can be arranged with the Academy Principal, Mrs Kate Atkin, via the academy office. Maltby Manor Academy, Davy Drive, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JN 01709 813300 info@maltbymanoracademy.com The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from our website careers page Maltby Learning Trust - Careers