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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 July 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 July 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Contract type

Fixed term - One year in the first instance

Pay scale

Grade 5 Point 12 £24,830 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting role as a Learning Support Assistant? We have a fantastic opportunity work within our dynamic and inspiring curriculum support department.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
  • Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
  • Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What the school offers its staff

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “The school rejoices in its diversity. Teachers design lessons which reflect the range of cultures within the school community.” (Ofsted 2021) We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do.

Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.

“Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” “The school sets high standards for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous.”

“Teachers are experts in their subjects.”

What we can offer you:

  • Friendly and supportive environment
  • Vibrant mixed staff
  • Positive student staff relationships
  • Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications
  • An impressive wellbeing package.
  • Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions
  • EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families
  • Access to a personal healthcare cash plan
  • Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment
  • Onsite parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

“Leaders support the well-being of staff… Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents.” (Ofsted 2021)

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

'The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.

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About Dormers Wells High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1493 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk
Phone number
020 8566 6446

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive school, in a Multi Academy Trust. We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students.

Arranging a visit to Dormers Wells High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk.

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