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Higher Level Teaching Assistant in the English Department

Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AJ

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible. Applications will be considered on receipt, so early application is recommended

• Application deadline

  30 September 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stages: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Term time only. 8:30am-3:15pm Part time or job share available
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7

Higher Level Teaching Assistant in the English Department job summary

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a specific focus on supporting students in English lessons to join our experienced and dynamic English Department. The successful applicant will be someone who works well in a team, can prioritise and is able to work flexibly with colleagues to support students. Good communication skills are essential. Commitment to the core values of the school and to the importance of your own professional development are essential. Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

The postholder will report to the Head of English.

Remuneration: the grade 7 pro-rata salary for this role is: £16,848.33-£18,236.56. (Pay Award pending). The post holder also has access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Supporting documents

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TA English Person Spec June 2022.pdf - 74.2 KB (opens in a new tab)

JD Core TA.pdf - 89.2 KB (opens in a new tab)

About Didcot Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Didcot Girls' School website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk
• Contact phone number: 01235 812092
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/didcot-girls-school-didcot (opens in a new tab)

Didcot Girls’ School is a dynamic school. In December 2015, the school was judged to be Outstanding. As Ofsted recognised, we invest in all of our staff: ‘Staff have exceptional opportunities for professional development. Staff feel valued and really like working in the school. Morale is very high.'(Ofsted). Accredited as a national Teaching School in 2017, we offer excellent opportunities for staff development and progression.

Summer 2022 GCSE results were superb with 88% of all students achieving 4+ in English and Maths, and 72% doing the same at 5+. Results at A level in the mixed sixth form shared with our partner school, St Birinus School, are also extremely strong with 44% of grades awarded as A* or A and 68% achieving Grades A*-B. These results place us as one of the highest performing schools in the county.

We are a values-driven school, committed to high quality teaching and learning and respectful relationships within an inclusive learning community. Developing stimulating and student-centred teaching and learning is at the centre of our school development work. We work hard to ensure that all girls’ education enables our students to develop confidence, leadership skills and high levels of aspiration.

Arranging a visit to Didcot Girls' School

If you would like to visit the school and/or have an informal conversation about the role please contact Frances Adley, PA to Headteacher at fadley@didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk

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