Teaching Assistant
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7HG3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 October 2024
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
- £23,114.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £16,119-£16,663 (DOE) pro rata
Teaching Assistant job summary
Salary: Grade D4-D6 - £23,114-£23,893 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £16,119-£16,663 (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 30 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 3rd November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team here at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support our pupils.
For 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.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Why choose us?
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support, and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing ‘A growth mindset’ and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.
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. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual Flu Vaccines
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
- *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
Financial
- Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
- Excellent Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
- Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for Teachers
- Developmental performance management conversations
- Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
- Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
- Recognition and Reward –including long service awards
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.
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 Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1727 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy website (opens in new tab)
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