Teaching Assistant Level 2
Wardle Academy
Wardle, Rochdale
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 November 2017
Job overview
Wardle Trust are currently seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to our Secondary school: Wardle Academy.
We require a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in close liaison with class teachers and the SENCo to support students with a range of additional needs. The successful candidate will work mainly in classrooms supporting individuals or groups, who has a commitment to excellence for all pupils, can provide a supportive and effective role to teaching and learning, and is a good team member with the ability to use their initiative.
We have high expectations for all of our students and the successful candidate will be expected to reinforce these expectations whilst providing appropriate support.
To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form, detailing how you meet the essential criteria’s of the person specification.
Closing date is: 10am Monday 13 November 2017.
Please return your completed application form by the closing date/time, to: HR@wardletrust.co.uk or hand in to Reception at Wardle Academy, or post to: Wardle Academy, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL16 9RD. Please mark your envelope for the attention of the HR Team.
Interviews will be held: Friday 17 November 2017.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Wardle Academy
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Ethos and Values
At Wardle Academy, we have a commitment to providing a transformational educational experience for our students. We have very high expectations of our community in everything that we do, and firmly believe that personal development and academic success are complimentary. We empower our students to make a positive impact on our academy, our community and the wider world.
As a community, we all follow The Wardle Way, regardless of our role or position within the academy and wider community. This is the foundation of excellent relationships between colleagues and students and acts as our guide throughout each and every day.
Staff development is at the heart of all we do
Joining the Wardle Academy team is an exciting step in your career. You will be supported throughout your induction and provided with excellent professional development opportunities throughout your career to help all colleagues progress professionally and ensure we offer the best possible provision to our students. We are ambitious in our drive for continual improvement, and innovate to provide the best development programme possible for our colleagues. A significant proportion of our staff have been with us for a number of years so regardless of what stage you are at in your career your development will be supported.
Our PPA allocation is also higher than the national average to give our staff time to reflect and develop their pedagogy.
Staff Feedback:
“I started as an NQT and I’m now a Director of Faculty for Humanities. The culture at Wardle is simple… we are a close knit community who support each other, we’re very much a family here at Wardle” - Dave Baugh, Director of Humanities
“In my third year of teaching I have been given the opportunity and support to act as a Head of Year, this role coupled with my teaching allows me to support our community both academically and pastorally” - Joe Howarth - Head of Year 7
Make a wider contribution to our Academy
Ensuring every colleague has an opportunity to contribute to the wider academy is of imperative importance to us. We have extensive opportunities for colleagues to support the students’ personal development, through our music and sporting provision, our excellent Academy performances, and a range of other co-curricular opportunities.
If you’re searching for your next post, why not contact us now?
It’s an exciting time to join our community, and we cannot wait to hear from you.
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