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Teaching Assistant - Science

Highfields School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT

This job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4 - Pro Rata to Term Time Working (44.5 weeks)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our successful Teaching Assistant Team to support our students with their learning. The successful individual will act as a positive role model, developing student skills and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

We would particularly welcome applications from recent graduates or experienced candidates with a background in Science.

Please see supporting information in the Applicant Information Pack (available from our website) for full Job Description and Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

Highfields is a successful and heavily over-subscribed school situated on the pleasant west boundary of Wolverhampton.

Our Teaching Assistant Team offers:

• Experienced and supportive staff
• A creative and collaborative working environment
• An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school
• Opportunities for personal development
• Excellent student progress and results

As a school we offer:

• A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse
• Excellent examination results
• Outstanding student progress
• Well behaved students who are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who want the best for their children
• A large Sixth Form
• Modern and stimulating teaching facilities
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels

Commitment to safeguarding

Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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Applicant Information Pack - Science TA Mar 23.pdf - 356 KB (opens in new tab)

About Highfields School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1690 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Highfields School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: prose@hswv.co.uk
• Phone number: 01902 556530
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfields-school-wolverhampton (opens in new tab)

Highfields School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in the West Midlands, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Wolverhampton has approximately 1,700 students on record.

Highfields School opened in 1957 and converted to academy status in 2015.

Highfields School wants all students to have access to a broad and balanced learning curriculum where are can gain the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive and reach their full potential. The secondary school wants students to feel valued during their time learning and works to be a caring and open learning community, where individual talents are celebrated and nurtured. The school believes that students achieve best when happy and wants parents, staff and students to all work together to achieve the best possible outcome for all. Students are encouraged to get involved with a wide range of extra-curricular activities to gain in confidence, nurture talents and discover new talents and interests. These include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports clubs, trips and an active Student Council, where skills in leadership and teamwork are practiced. The school recently received a cultural diversity award from the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Arranging a visit to Highfields School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prose@hswv.co.uk.

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