Teaching Assistant
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EWThis job expired on 21 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
12 June 2023
Closing date
21 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 34 hours per week/39 weeks per year Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 4.00 pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16,088 to £16,380
Pay scale
- Devon NJC Grade B, Scale 2-3 (£20,441 - £20,812 pro-rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Effective oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and direction. While also able to use initiative to identify and raise concerns/risks.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good time keeping.
- Able to relate to academic staff, students, and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the SEND code of practice.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the effective communication skills with students.
- Ability to use technology to a basic level – e.g. computer, video, photocopier etc.
- Enthusiastic and committed to meeting the needs of students.
What the school offers its staff
If you want to work in an inspiring, fully inclusive environment with students who want to succeed, and friendly, supportive staff, then we want to hear from you! You will join a passionate and dedicated team, and a Trust who is committed to providing professional development and opportunities for all colleagues. Part of the WeST Trust, we are an 11-18 College situated in Ashburton on the edge of Dartmoor. With impressive facilities, the College currently caters for approximately 900 students. Devon is a lovely place to live with the stunning Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon and Cornwall Coastline on your doorstep.
Further details about the role
For more information about South Dartmoor Community College and to apply for this post, please visit our website www.southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk. If you would like to discuss the position please contact Ian Squires, SENDCo (isquires@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk). Completed applications should be submitted to Cleo Perry (cperry@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk). Please note CVs will not be accepted.
South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
South Dartmoor Community College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).
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About South Dartmoor Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 821 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cperry@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01364 655345
The College this year, secured some of the best results in the South West for student progress. It has a strong staff team in place to ensure every child is enabled to fulfil their potential including specialist teachers at all levels. We have an excellent academic record and our pastoral support is second to none. Our students report that they feel very happy and safe at the school. We are proud of our students and they are proud of their school. The relationships between staff and students are strong. Community engagement is also an important feature; we have an active Parent/Teacher Association (FOSDA—Friends of South Dartmoor Academy).
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