Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Noremarsh Junior School

Grade C-D (DOE)

Salary: £20,441-£21,968 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £11,548-£12,441 (DOE) pro rata

Permanent contract

Part time, 25 hours per week

Term time only

Why Choose us?

Noremarsh Junior School are an entry junior school in the heart of Royal Wootton Bassett.

We have strong links to both Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, which the majority of our children transfer to at the end of year 6 and Wootton Bassett Infants where the majority of our children typically start their educational journey.

We are looking for an experienced and friendly Teaching Assistant to assist the teacher with the development and implementation of specific needs within the classroom.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team who:

· Has experience of working within a primary setting.

· Can demonstrate relevant professional qualifications suitable to a primary setting.

· Can work independently but also alongside the teacher.

· Is flexible and adaptable.

· Is prepared to lead learning in small groups both in class and as part of additional provision.

· Can bring warmth and positivity to our school.

Full details of the role can be found in the recruitment pack.

What we offer:

· The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.

· The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.

· A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.

· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

· Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.

· Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.

· A successful ECT support program.

· Onsite parking.

· Pension Scheme.

· Courteous and hardworking pupils.

· Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.

To apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form from our website or alternatively email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.ukto obtain this form to complete and return this to us, as we do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date: 09.06.23

Interviews: 16.06.23

Anticipated Start Date: 01.09.23

Please note if we receive enough applications, we may close this job role earlier.

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £20,441.00-£21,968.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Swindon, SN4 8BT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023