Teaching Assistant
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5, Points 4-6, £19,264.00 - £20,043.00 FTE (DOE) Actual Salary: £13,033.44 to £13,560.49 Pro rata (DOE)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2022
Job overview
30 hours a week, 38 weeks a year
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. This post will involve supporting students in class and working with students with physical, learning and behavioural difficulties, including some elements of personal care.
This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
Job Requirements
- Supporting SEND Students in and out of the classroom as appropriate.
- Preparing learning activities for individuals/groups and for classes.
- Monitoring individual and/or directed pupils.
- Assessing, recording, and reporting on individual student’s achievement, progress, and development.
- Monitoring and intervening in student behaviour.
- Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
- Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
The successful candidate will have:
- • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Knowledge of Special Educational Needs.
- Experience of working with children preferably in an educational setting.
- Experience of developing positive working relationships.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a positive relationship with students and emphasise their needs.
- Be flexible and respond to changing demands.
- Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationships with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good sense of humour.
To apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form from our website or alternatively email recruitment@rwbatrust.org.uk to obtain our application form, as we do not accept CV’s.
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.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 8 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
Royal Wootton Basset Academy 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.
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.
Attached documents
About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
- Lime Kiln, Wootton Bassett, Swindon
- Wiltshire
- SN4 7HG
- United Kingdom
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.
It is important, however, that positive standards of behaviour are promoted to all in a manner which is easily understood to which pupils, parents and staff all subscribe. Good order and discipline are essential to the provision of high standards of education.
There are two underlying principles behind this policy:
1. An acknowledgement that we all have rights, and that with such rights come responsibilities to ourselves, others
and the School.
2. To be part of a community in which we treat others as we would wish to be treated.
Values and Aims at Wootton Bassett School
We believe in . . .
• the pursuit of learning for the academic, spiritual, social, moral, cultural, physical and personal development of
pupils.
• providing a broad and balanced curriculum, which presents challenging opportunities for all pupils.
• maintaining a caring community, which encourages courteous and considerate behaviour within an effective and
stimulating learning environment.
• valuing pupils equally and celebrating their contributions and achievements.
• the desirability of all pupils taking an increasing responsibility for their own learning, decision making and actions.
• encouraging the contributions of all staff.
• the value of links with the wider community.
• the principles and practice of equal opportunity.
We will seek to . . .
• support and guide pupils in formulating and achieving realistic and appropriate personal development plans.
• achieve a smooth progression through and beyond the various phases of formal education.
• promote activities, which provide interaction between the school, business and the community for the enrichment of
pupils, curriculum and the community itself.
• foster the involvement of parents for the benefit of pupil development.
• support an organisational and management structure that fosters effective curriculum development and delivery,
facilitates communication and involves governors, staff, pupils and parents in the development of the school.
• encourage and guide staff in broadening their perspectives, framing realistic career targets and supporting their
achievement through stated school development plans.
• support all staff in fulfilling their designated roles.
• secure the maximum benefits from the financial resources available to the school.
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 under-represented 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.
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