Teaching Assistant
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, Andover, SP11 9LT5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,366.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £16,898-£17,463 (DOE) pro rata
Teaching Assistant job summary
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Salary: Grade C, £22,366 - £23,114 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £16,898-£17,463 (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week (08:30-15:30 Monday-Friday), Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks).
Closing date: 09:00, Monday 8th July 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 11th July 2024
Anticipated Start Date: 1st September 2024
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team here at Wellington Eagles Primary Academy.
You will play an extremely important role supporting both staff and students on their educational journey.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support our pupils. The successful applicant, you will:
- Have great communication skills along with IT and administrative knowledge.
- 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.
Why choose us?
Wellington Eagles Academy is ambitious, growing, and inclusive 4-11 primary school and nursery school, who are a proud member of the Ascend Learning Trust.
At Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey.
We actively encourage our children to be enthusiastic, resilient, collaborative, and aspirational and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners.
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. Examples of great discounts currently on offer include:
- 10% off Eyewear
- 20% off Gym Membership
- 25% off monthly subscription to online gym memberships
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
- On site flu vaccinations
- Teachers and Wiltshire Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave for support staff up to 31 days + 8 bank holidays per year (with 5 years’ service)
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 2023 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. 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. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Wellington Eagles Primary Academy are looking to recruit a Classroom Teacher with a potential for Phase Leader.
We aspire for our Primaries to become a beacon of excellence and optimism for the Ludgershall and Tidworth community providing an outstanding education for all its students.
As an organisation we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our students. To this end we ensure that our staff are fully resourced with access to the latest technology.
Our ambition for our primary schools is to provide an outstanding education for all its students regardless of background or ability.
Our Values are:
• Excellence through rigorous learning of key skills within a rich and broad curriculum.
• Holistic learning by developing the whole child.
• Innovation in the way we teach and learn.
• Collaboration with parents, RWBAT family of schools, the military community, and local primaries.
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