Westcliff 1:1 Teaching Assistant; 16.25 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year

Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9RA

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
asap dependent on completion of satisfactory checks
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £8,844.56 Annually (Actual) NJC Pay grade B3-4 FTE £24,027 - £24,404

Westcliff 1:1 Teaching Assistant; 16.25 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year job summary

The First Federation Trust, a multi academy trust of 29 primary schools across Devon & Dorset including Westcliff Primary Academy which is a thriving and vibrant primary school, dedicated to providing a great education and nurturing environment for each of its 366 pupils. Located in the seaside resort of Dawlish, Westcliff is easily accessible from the M5 and A38.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant at Westcliff Primary Academy. You will work alongside the class teacher, to support the teaching and learning of a child with SEN and occasionally supporting other children with SEN, across various age ranges. The successful candidate will be required:

to promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional wellbeing

To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school

to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion,

You will need to be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude and can-do approach.

This role is to cover mornings and is offered on a fixed term basis for 16.25 hours per week; term time only; 38 weeks per year.

Visits to the school are recommended by contacting the school office on 01626 862444 or by emailing  admin@westcliff.org.uk.

The closing date for applications:  Monday 3rd February 2025 at 9am

Interviews : Thursday 6 February 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website:   Safeguarding | Westcliff Primary Academy   All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

Applications made through a recruitment agency will not be accepted. 

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.