Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: NJC Grade C - £21,575 - £22,369 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
The Duchy School is seeking to appoint a skilled and caring Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team.
A very special and easily accessible place to work, the school is based in a beautiful rural location. Our team of staff and governors work closely together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where learners flourish. Our children are eager to learn and their behaviour is exceptional. Please do come and visit us to see our team and children for yourself!
We have strong links with other schools through our multi-academy trust, Ventrus Ltd, and we enjoy being able to share expertise as well as offer school to school professional development. If you are committed to supporting children to achieve success and have the relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to overcome barriers to their learning, we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent position working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 1st May 2023. Interviews will be held on Friday 5th May 2023.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
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 Ventrus Multi Academy Trust'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 £21,575 - £22,369 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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