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English Faculty Teaching Assistant

The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH

This job expired on 1 November 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2021 at 10am

• Date listed

  13 October 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time: 30hours x 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,698 - £20,493
• Actual salary: £13,560 - £14,108

English Faculty Teaching Assistant job summary

ENGLISH FACULTY TEACHING ASSISTANT PART-TIME, PERMANENT CONTRACT 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Grade E (£19,698 – £20,493 to be paid pro rata) Starting as soon as possible, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and highly respected Individual Learning Department to support students with their learning within our English Faculty. You will be an excellent communicator with a good general education and strong interpersonal skills, to work with students with social, interaction and communication difficulties. Key responsibilities include supporting students learning, either in lessons, small groups or through 1:1 work as well as supporting the development of their self-esteem, inclusion and behaviour. A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff. Our school is a fully comprehensive single Academy for students from the ages of 11 – 18, with approximately 1200 students on roll. We are a school for our community and strongly believe in the potential of every young person. As an employer we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented in our school. All appointments will be made on merit and take account of the skills and experiences required for the role. Closing date for applications is 10.00 am on Monday 1st November 2021 Interviews to be held week beginning 8th November 2021 Full details and an application form can be accessed via our website. CVs will not be considered. The John of Gaunt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Children in Our School Policy and our Policy and Code of Conduct for Safe Practice are available on our website. An online profile search will be conducted and references will be sought on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The post is subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS to include children's barred list checks. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions.

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Application Form Support Staff JOG Feb 2021.docx - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

TA English Faculty Information Pack pdf Oct 2021.pdf - 1.7 MB (opens in new tab)

About The John of Gaunt School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The John of Gaunt School website
• Email address: vacancies@jogschool.org
• Phone number: 01225 711158
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-john-of-gaunt-school

The John of Gaunt School is large and dynamic school with approximately 1270 students on roll. We are currently a single Academy and actively promote collaboration with our feeder primary schools through the Trowbridge Schools’ Social Enterprise - Collaborative Schools Ltd and the West Wiltshire Alliance; a partnership of 8 secondary schools and Wiltshire College. Our school roll is rising significantly each year and our reputation has accelerated over the last two years. We are now at the forefront educational practice and we are delighted that our recent changes are accelerating the progress of our students. We are part EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Details about EQUA Mead can be found on their website https://www.equamead.org/

Arranging a visit to The John of Gaunt School

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