Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)

The Turing School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  1 March 2022

• Application deadline

  2 February 2022 at 12:00pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2022

Job details

• Job role: Teaching assistant
• Working pattern: Term time; Term time plus 5 staff development days. 37 Hours per week
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover (12 months)
• Annual or full time equivalent (FTE) salary: £18,338
• Actual salary: £15,772 pro rata

Job summary

Fixed term for 12 months to cover a maternity.

Term time plus 5 staff development days.

37 Hours per week

The role of a Teaching Assistant is to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

Key duties include:

● Working with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the supervision of teaching staff;
● Supporting pupils in their learning and with their emotional well-being;
● Supporting the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task;
● Prepare and clear up learning environments and resources.

The Successful candidate will need to have:

● English, Maths and Science G.C.S.E grade C or above, or significant relevant experience;
● Evidence of working with children in a similar environment;
● Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
● A willingness to learn.

Applying for the job

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. Details are also available to download from our website www.theturingschool.org.uk

If you are interested in this post, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. (gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700)

Completed applications should be sent to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at or by post to The Turing School, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: 4th February 2022

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Supporting documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SAT_Self_Disclosure_2020v1.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

TA - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.28 MB (opens in new tab)

School overview

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 528 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Contact email: gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at
• Contact phone number: 01323 465700

About The Turing School

The Turing School is at its heart, a community school. We pride ourselves on knowing all of our students and families, and we work together to support and develop our young people into becoming successful, confident and happy young adults. With the right support and guidance, secondary school can be an exciting experience for young people that will equip them with the skills, abilities and qualities to succeed in life.

We have high expectations of our students regarding their academic progress, behaviour and presentation. All students deserve a positive and successful secondary school experience, and we want our young people to feel valued, supported and inspired. We are passionate about ensuring that our students become happy, confident and successful young people, whilst instilling in them a love of learning and a desire to succeed.

We are committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful both in education and the wider community, and as they make their transition into adulthood. One of the many things we pride ourselves on is knowing all of our students individually, which enables us to support and enhance their experiences both academically and in the development of their strong characters.

We promote a strong culture of inclusion and diversity. The school champions respect for all and challenges discrimination by providing equal opportunities for all. We are proud to offer an inclusive curriculum and bespoke pathways to ensure the most positive progress and outcomes for our pupils, whatever their needs or abilities. Each member of staff has a shared responsibility to remove any potential barriers to learning.

Our students' well-being is of the utmost importance and our curriculum provides rich opportunities for students to reflect and develop strategies to support their mental health and resilience.

Encompassing our ethos and values is the importance of our students having ownership of their school and being involved in all we do. We have an exciting Student Leadership and Student Voice programme that encourages students from all year groups to take on areas of responsibility around the school.

Relationships between The Turing School, our families and community is key to providing the best opportunities and support for our students, and we endeavour to work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the best provision and support for our students.

School location

Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

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