Teaching Assistants
Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 January 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 November 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,408.00 - £16,589.00 Annually (Actual) NJC scale 4 - 6
Teaching Assistants job summary
Teaching Assistants
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: NJC Scale 4-6 £23,114 to £23,893 (actual salary £16,048 to £16,589)
Contract Type: Fixed term – 1 year
Flexible or part-time hours will be considered.
JOB OVERVIEW
Bradon Forest School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to assist teachers by supervising activities and working with children on an individual, small group or whole class basis as required. The ideal candidate will facilitate and encourage learning to help all students achieve their potential, work with colleagues to support high standards of behaviour and attainment, whilst maintaining a positive and thriving school environment for our learners.
Bradon Forest School is a well-respected and popular 11 – 16 comprehensive and our catchment area accepts students from rural and urban communities. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J16), within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, and Swindon and on the edge of the Cotswolds. The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of five secondary schools and two Primary Schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. All our schools share a deep commitment to delivering an excellent comprehensive education to all the students in the Trust.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Flexible working
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-run and respected school
- Good opportunities for personal and career development
- Pension Scheme.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Previous experience relating to the candidate information pack
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
- The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
- A can-do attitude
- A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, as The Athelstan Trust Company No: 7699625.
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About Bradon Forest School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 909 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bradon Forest School website (opens in new tab)
Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.
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