Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School
Nursery Prep Senior Sixth Form
IAPS/Society of Heads/CISC
TEACHING ASSISTANT
FULL TIME
(September 2023 start for a period of one year, then subject to review)
Leweston School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to join our thriving community. The successful candidate will join our existing SEND team and will be working to support a pupil with a variety of SEND needs. You will be working largely on a 1-1 basis, supporting a child who is going into Year 7, working to tailor lesson content to suit their needs.
The hours of work will be 8am – 4.30pm daily. Experience in working with children with SEND would be highly advantageous. We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.
For further information and to download an application pack please visit our website:
https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us
Closing date for Applications: 17th March 2023
Interviews: week commencing 20th March 2023
Leweston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations
Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £18,800.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Teaching Assistant roles across Leweston School, Sherborne's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,800 - £18,800 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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