Teaching Assistant
South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7EWThis job expired on 12 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,439.00 - £17,061.00 Annually (Actual) Devon NJC Grade B, Scale Point 03-04 (£24,027 to £24,404 pro-rata)
Teaching Assistant job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at South Dartmoor Community College recently inspected as ‘Good in all Areas’. We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who shares our passion, vision and drive, and who is prepared to go that extra mile to support our students. You would be joining a committed team of teaching assistants who play an important role in our school. The role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs within the classroom. This could involve facilitating student’s emotional regulation; working with those on the autistic spectrum, or supporting students with low levels of Literacy and Numeracy to access the secondary curriculum. Developing excellent relationships with the students is essential. You will be a hard-working individual; with high expectations and an unwavering determination to get the best outcomes for students.
The College has in recent years, 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).
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 800 students. Devon is a lovely place to live with the stunning Dartmoor and the beautiful Devon and Cornwall Coastline on your doorstep.
Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing over 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success: Collaboration/Aspiration/Integrity/Compassion.
Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details www.westst.org.uk
If you would like to discuss the position please contact: Ian Squires, SENDCo - Email: isquires@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
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).
Further information about the job
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).
About South Dartmoor Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 795 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- South Dartmoor Community College website
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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