Teaching Assistant Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Teaching Assistant
Lawn Manor Academy
Salary: Grade C-D, £20,441 - £21,189 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £13,100- £13,486 (DOE) Pro Rata
Hours: 27.5 hours a week
Permanent, Term time only, 44.65 paid weeks
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to apply as a Teaching Assistant at Lawn Manor Academy. 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. The ideal candidate will help to promote the emotional, physical, and educational development of pupils.
Previous experience would be beneficial; however, training will be given and the opportunity to gain further qualifications.
Why Choose us?
Lawn Manor Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust (ALT) based in Swindon. We offer a fantastic benefits scheme, with discounts on food and clothes retailers, to holidays and cinema with online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh. Our school is set in the beautiful Lawn Manor Woods in Old Town Swindon.
What we offer:
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run school.
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- A successful NQT support program.
- Onsite parking.
- Pension Scheme.
- Courteous and hardworking pupils.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Interview date: w/c Monday 27th March 2023
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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 27.5 per week
Salary: £13,100.00-£13,486.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/03/2023
Reference ID: LMA Teaching Assistant
