Teaching Assistant

Marden Vale CofE Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 February 2025

• Closing date

  10 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  31 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £9,674.00 - £9,982.00 Annually (Actual) Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 12.00pm, term time only. Fixed term until 31 August 2025.

Teaching Assistant job summary

The successful candidates will have GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics, and some experience of working with children in an educational setting. You will be a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom with the dedication to inspire the children to meet their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge / experience of working with children with a range of learning needs, including social and communication needs.
• Is keen to work as part of a team and share ideas and good practice.
• Has a passion in raising the achievement for all children
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Is an effective communicator with staff, parents and children.
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is creative, enthusiastic and resourceful.
• Insists that learning should be fun.
• Has a commitment to Christian values.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing behaviour and ensuring the safety of pupils at all times
• Working as a part of a team.
• Following guidelines and advice for best practice.
• Engaging in child-initiated learning.
• Modelling effective communication and desired behaviours.
• Communication with parents/carers and staff.
• Working with external supporting professionals and adapting practice according to advice.

If this role is for you then we would love to meet you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly caring team of professionals, who are committed to providing the very best for every child in our school.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged.

Applications can be submitted via MyNewTerm and accessible via the school website www.mardenvale.dsat.org.uk/vacancies. Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your application form.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, then apply now by completing the My New Term online application form.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Marden Vale CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Marden Vale CofE Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-vale-cofe-academy (opens in new tab)

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