Teaching Assistant

Westwood-with-Iford Primary School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2BY

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 February 2025

• Closing date

  3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 August 2025
• Hourly rate: £12.65 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to carry out numerous roles under the guidance of classteachers to ensure that all pupils are well supported and make good progress.

• Able to make learning fun and accessible to children.
• Committed to the school family and ethos and willing to contribute to the life of the school.
• Flexible and adaptable, and open to new ideas and ways of working.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Happy to develop their own skills and knowledge, even if experienced.

What the school offers its staff

Westwood with Iford School is a small school with a big heart. We currently have two classes and so children learn in mixed age groups. This creates a family feel across the school and all children are seen and known We are proud to be part of Palladian Academy Trust where we offer excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.

All about the role:

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and flexible part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with pupils in ourKS2 class at our school). The role is initially temporary pending possible reorganisation.

The successful candidate will work 5 days per week during term time, 8.55am to 12.10pm, with a 15 minute unpaid break. They will work closely with, and be supported by, staff at Westwood.

We offer:

• A supportive, friendly and hardworking team.
• A school that is committed to seeing all children reach their full potential.
• A school community that enjoys learning together.
• Supportive parents and governors.
• Commitment to your professional development.

Further details about the role

Find out more and apply:

We are very proud of our school and encourage you to visit. If you would like to arrange this or obtain further detailsand an application pack, please contact Joanita Batten or Blu Palmer, Administration Officers, on 01225 862408 or

email wwioffice@palladianacademytrust.com

Please apply using our recruitment portal by copying the link below into your internet browser,

https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=282487S4Ru&VACANCY_ID=968789Yh3J

Closing date (and time): 12pm Monday 3rd February

Interview date: Monday 10th February

Commencement date: Monday 24th February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and other vetting before the appointment is confirmed.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Westwood-with-Iford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 53 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westwood-with-Iford Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: wwioffice@palladianacademytrust.com
• Phone number: 01225 86240
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westwood-with-ilford-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Westwood-with-Iford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wwioffice@palladianacademytrust.com.

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