Teaching Assistant
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,998.54 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
The Role
We are looking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant for 22.33 hours per week, over 4 days. The post has arisen due to the progression of a current Teaching Assistant who is moving on to a new role within the school.
Our new Teaching Assistant will join the Learning Support team which provides a high-quality service to pupils with learning difficulties. The successful candidate will need relevant experience of supporting learners and the necessary skills to contribute to improving outcomes. This is a rewarding role for anyone with a passion for helping children reach their full potential. The position may also be an ideal opportunity for a Graduate who may be looking for classroom experience before starting a teaching career.
Our School
At Sheldon, we are unapologetic in our approach to ensuring that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need. We give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school. We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff. We are passionate about working together with parents to ensure success for all our pupils. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that improves the life chances of all students.
Our Values
Be kindmeans that we are thoughtful and considered about how we treat ourselves and others and we always show gratitude.
Be brave means that we are confident learners who contribute in lessons. We don’t make excuses and we accept that we all make mistakes and learn from them.
Be the best you means we give 100% each and every day to be the best we can be. We believe that success comes through showing ambition, grit and stamina.
How to make an application
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.
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
The vacancy closes on Monday 2nd September 2024 at noon. Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
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.
Applying for the job
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Sheldon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1626 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sheldon School website (opens in new tab)
Sheldon School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire for students aged 11 to 18 and is the largest school in Wiltshire. Since April 2011, it has been an Academy.
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