Teaching Assistant

The Propeller Academy Trust, Wantage, OX12 9ET

55 days remaining to apply

Start date details
TBC
Closing date
30 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: 19686.51 - 21330.84

Teaching Assistant job summary

Main purpose

Woodeaton Manor School is a secondary provision for pupils aged 11-16, who have social and

emotional difficulties including high functioning autism.

Our pupils follow the KS3/4 national curriculum, working towards the attainment of GCSE's within a

therapeutic and nurturing environment.

Our staff are committed to providing educational experiences which are founded upon equal

opportunities, enrichment, and entitlement. Genuine respect for others, feelings of value and self worth are embedded in our daily practice.

We maintain a supportive positive and purposeful atmosphere, where opportunities to success are

plentiful. A fresh start, a new beginning, a fantastic opportunity to prove that 'YOU CAN DO IT' all

come as standard in OUR school.

We are looking for passionate, proactive, and dedicated Teaching Assistants who are dedicated to

improving learning opportunities for children and young people.

We would like to hear from you if

• You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and

Math’s is desirable)

• You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and

complex needs

• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues

• You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour

• You are committed to ongoing personal development

• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people

What can we offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking school, where you are

making a difference to the lives of young people.

• Opportunities for development and career progression

• Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• A positive and friendly working environment

• An opportunity to work with an amazing group of children and young people!

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Posts classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question).