Teaching Assistant
Wymondham College Prep School, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZThis job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
17 April 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
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- 20 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £21,575 to £21,968 per annum
Actual salary
- Pro-rata: £9,986 to £10,350 per annum
Pay scale
- Support Staff Scale Point 5 to 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for positive and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join the team at Wymondham College Prep School on a permanent basis. The role will support the complement the professional work of teachers as directed.
The successful candidate will:
- Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics, previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent Teaching Assistant qualification
- Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development.
- Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality and a good sense of humour.
- Understand the importance of an inclusive environment and high expectations on pupil behaviour.
- Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of pupils in adherence with the school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or anywhere on the school site
What the school offers its staff
Wymondham College Prep School is looking to appoint a reliable, nurturing and caring individual to work as a classroom-based Teaching Assistant. The Teaching Assistant will work as part of a classroom team, supporting pupils across their learning, including during lunchtimes. Our school is committed to the professional development of all staff and provides a safe and supportive environment to work in. We are a learning community who all feel safe to make mistakes, learn and grow by loving the struggle to learning. We want everyone to ‘Try Hard, Be Kind, Be You’ and to work in the WCPS way, to ‘Wonder, Contribute, Persevere, Support’.
We put relationships, wellbeing and belonging at the heart of everything we do and use restorative justice and zones of regulation to ensure our pupils constantly reflect on their choices, feelings and
interactions with others. Wymondham College Prep School opened in September 2020 with two Reception classes housed in Wymondham College. In September 2021 the school moved into its new purpose-built home on the site of Wymondham College. The school is currently two form entry for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and one form entry in Year 5 & Year 6 with 234 pupils on roll. When the school is full, we will be a school of 452 pupils which includes 32 boarders across Year 5 & Year 6.
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.
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About Wymondham College Prep School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 234 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wymondham College Prep School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- B.Brabbins@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01953609012
Arranging a visit to Wymondham College Prep School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email B.Brabbins@setrust.co.uk.
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