Teaching Assistant
The Corsham School
Wiltshire
- Salary:
- Grade D (Points 5-6) Full Time Equivalent £24,790 - £25,183 Actual Salary: £16,845 - £17,112
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
30 hours per week 8.30 am to 3 pm (Monday to Friday) - term-time only
The Role
We are looking to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with students who have been identified with additional needs to access learning. The successful applicant will be conscientious and possess the ability to communicate at all levels. Applicants will need to possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that they have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality. Relevant qualifications and experience would be an advantage but are not essential.
We want to hear from you if you have an interest in teaching or have had previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, volunteer or youth leader with secondary aged children. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is able to make the significant contribution required to secure the very best outcomes for all students at The Corsham School. As part of our Induction Programme, full training will be given on our classroom procedures and protocols.
This is a responsible and rewarding role and can be a great stepping stone into teacher training.
The School
The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.
The Corsham School is a ‘Good’ School where ‘Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, are respectful of each other and learn well in a secure, friendly and supportive setting.’
Ofsted Sept 2019
The Corsham School offers:
- Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.
- A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community.
- A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well-being, and we are a very happy school where staff morale is high.
Benefits
As part of the remuneration package, The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets, and Holidays.
Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. Please also include a separate letter (no more than two sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher which should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post.
Please download and complete the Application Form, and return it to the school via email to: headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk
Closing date: 11am, Monday 6 January 2025.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include the current/last employer. This appointment is also subject to the provision of relevant documents to the school proving a legal right to work in the UK, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service of an enhanced check for regulated activity, and confirmation of professional qualifications. On acceptance of a job offer, a pre-employment health check will be completed. The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory.
In line with KCSIE 2024 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.
It is an offence to apply for a role within regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
About The Corsham School
The Corsham School is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with just over 1100 students. We are situated in the beautiful Wiltshire market town of Corsham, within easy reach of Chippenham and Bath, and draw students from within the town and its many surrounding villages.
We aim to maximise potential as we continually strive to develop this school to be the best of the best. We will not stop our programme of continuous improvement.
Our academic reputation is a great source of pride; however our emphasis on developing the whole person is a fundamental part of the education we provide. As a school we promote individuality, independence and creativity. We emphasise social, cultural, moral and spiritual development and we pride ourselves on developing responsible, tolerant, global, 21st century citizens.
“Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They want all pupils to do their best and they make this message very clear.” (Ofsted 2019)
“Leaders want pupils to excel beyond their lessons.” (Ofsted 2019)
“The trustees of the multi-academy trust (MAT) have a clear vision for the school.” (Ofsted 2019)
“Teaching takes place in well-equipped rooms with specialist teachers.” (Ofsted 2019)
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