Teaching Assistant
Kingdown School, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DRThis job expired on 6 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
30 October 2023
Closing date
6 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Part timejobs - 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,411 pro rata per annum
Actual salary
- £11.98 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Can be a strong team player as well as use your own initiative;
- Has a positive and flexible attitude.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Further details about the role
Kingdown School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated Curriculum Support Team and provide support to young people across all age ranges and abilities.
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is committed to helping all young people believe, aspire and achieve.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
To apply, please visit the Acorn Education Trust website ( https://www.acorneducationtrust.com/972/current-vacancies/careers/1636/teaching-assistant-68) to download an application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to lmg@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk by the closing date.
Closing Date: Friday 6th October 2023 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 9th October 2023
Kingdown School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, 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 in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
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About Kingdown School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1504 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kingdown School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lmg@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01985 215551
Arranging a visit to Kingdown School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmg@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk.
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