Teaching Assistant
Holsworthy Community College, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JD3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C5 - 30 hours per week/39 weeks per year
Teaching Assistant job summary
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking an Inspiring and Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team.
We are a small, rural secondary school in North Devon, in the market town of Holsworthy. We have many strengths: our family feel, excellent pastoral support, strong and passionate teachers as well as great students.
We are proud to be part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. This is allowing us to build strong links with Okehampton College and Tavistock College and our thirteen primary schools, as well as allowing us to work more closely with other schools and organisations across Devon and beyond. We believe achievement is not just about qualifications. Personal development is key to what we do. We are developing opportunities for students to play an active part in the school community in the form of student voice groups and working more closely with the community.
Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.
Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.
As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Access to Discounts
- CPD opportunities
- Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
- Long Service Days
- On site Parking – In some locations
- Excellent Training Package
- Employee Recognition Scheme
Why choose DMAT?
DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.
Purpose of Job
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work might occasionally, but not regularly, take place outside the main teaching area.
Supervision Arrangements
The class teacher will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within the class.
Major Responsibilities
To work under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by:
Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs.
Working with small groups or one to one.
Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.
Duties
Support the teacher by:
Preparing the classroom as directed for lessons and clearing afterwards.
Assisting with the display of pupils’ work.
Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed.
Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested.
Being aware of/working within planned learning activities.
Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual pupils, general literacy/numeracy.
Working with the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate.
Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed.
Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
Supporting pupils by:
Supervising and providing support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
Attending to the pupils’ personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate.
Support the curriculum by:
Supporting pupils to understand instructions.
Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years etc. as directed by the teacher.
Supporting pupils using ICT as directed.
Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting pupils in their use.
Support the school by:
Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required.
Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required.
Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
Support at lunch times and break times, maintaining a flexible working pattern.
Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Records Retention Policy
- Personal Data Breach Procedure
- Employee Code of Conduct
- E-safety Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Use of Personal Devices Policy
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.
You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.
Please see attached job description for further details of this position.
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust 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 be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’
Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.
The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.
Training Details:
Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY
Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.
Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.
Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.
Interact with key stakeholders and team members.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.
Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
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.
About Holsworthy Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 524 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holsworthy Community College website
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