Named Pupil Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, SP11 9RR2 days remaining to apply
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,893.00 - £26,421.00 Annually (FTE) Grade E/F (DOE)
Named Pupil Teaching Assistant job summary
Named Pupil Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy
Salary: Grade E/F, £23,893 - £26,421, (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: Grade E/F, £20,551 - £22,725, (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Fulltime, Term-time only + 2 weeks
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 29th September 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job Overview:
You would be working with a named pupil on a 1:1 basis. This would include supporting the pupil in class, delivering any relevant intervention sessions, and ensuring the pupil has access to the curriculum at the appropriate level.
As a successful applicant, you will:
- Have great communication skills along with IT & Administrative knowledge.
- Must be Level 3 Qualified with experience working with students with ASC (autistic spectrum condition).
- Be willing to take part in ongoing training and update skills including completing a vocational qualification.
- Demonstrate discretion to make minor decisions, under the direction of the line manager.
- Show emotional resilience, working with children and supporting behaviour management.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Why us?
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 and, is an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 Academy situated in a beautiful location of Tidworth, which is on the outskirts of Salisbury in Wiltshire.
Our curriculum breadth is focused on ensuring every pupil is exposed to the widest range of subjects possible to equip them to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. The Wellington Academy’s vision for all our pupils is that they become inquisitive, ambitions and independent young adults and when they leave us, they will have the skills, knowledge, and character they need to take them on to university or the workplace. Our pupils are friendly and happy and value good relationships with their teachers.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
Together we Belong, Believe, Become.
We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits including:
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores.
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Provider
- Excellent Pension Schemes
- Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.
Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Wellington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Wellington Academy website (opens in new tab)
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 to serve Tidworth, Ludgershall, and the surrounding area: an area with a significant military presence. Consequently, we are proud to educate many children from service families and with the growing super-garrison based on Salisbury plain we expect our numbers to continue to rise.
Our curriculum breadth is focused on ensuring every pupil is exposed to the widest range of subjects possible to equip them to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. Our vision for all our pupils is that they become inquisitive, ambitions and independent young adults and when they leave us, they will have the skills, knowledge, and character they need to take them on to university or the workplace.
What we offer:
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.
• The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
• A successful ECT support program.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Courteous and hardworking pupils.
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.
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