Senior Teaching Assistant – Phonics Intervention

Term-Time only • 30 hours per week • 8.30am to 3.00pm Mon to Fri; 38 weeks per year

The Role

The Corsham School Academy Group seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable Senior Teaching Assistant who is experienced in working with young people across various key stages. The aim of the role is to provide phonics interventions across the whole school, working alongside, subject teachers and class tutors, together with the Literacy Lead to ensure appropriate differentiation and learning strategies are in place for all students.

Amongst other skills and abilities, the successful candidate will:

• Be able to work positively with others.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of students.
• Have the relevant training and recent experience working with young people in a learning environment.
• Have a commitment to motivate, inspire and have high expectations of students.

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school, please contact the SENDCO, Mr Justin Derby JDerby@corsham.wilts.sch.uk

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. A separate letter (no more than 2 sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher 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, Tuesday 22nd October 2024

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.