Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job title:                   Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary:                     WPT Band 3 ( £17074 - £17702 pro rata )

Hours:                     34 per week, term time only

Number of Positions:        2

Contract type:              Permanent

Location:                   Thrybergh Academy

Closing date:               Wednesday 7th December 2022, Noon

About the role

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our team at Thrybergh Academy. You will be responsible for supporting students in class and delivering 1-1 interventions tailored for students’ individual needs. Our ideal candidates will be able to promote positive behavior and suggest and implement activities which will help develop pupils' social skills and self-discipline.  You should enjoy working with young people and have good communication skills.  A minimum of Mathematics and English GCSE grade 4/C is required and a Teaching Assistant qualification would be an advantage.

About us

At Wickersley Partnership Trust, students and learning are at the centre of everything we do. We nurture the development of knowledge, creativity, skills and understanding to help our children develop into happy, healthy, caring and successful citizens. We do this in a safe and positive learning environment where every individual is valued, self-belief is encouraged and each individual is able to achieve their full potential.

Wickersley Partnership Trust was founded in 2014 with charitable status and currently comprises of 8 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (including 1 sixth form) across Rotherham and neighbouring counties. WPT is committed to ensuring that all students have the best educational experience possible, and to do this, we recognise the importance of supporting our staff thoroughly in their professional development through the dissemination of best practice and collaboration, and through reflecting and debating on their practice. More about WPT’s vision can be found on our website.

Application forms and further details are available from https://wickersleypt.org/aboutus/vacancies/

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CV’s. All applicants must complete an application form in full and provide a supplementary statement of not more than two sides of A4 clearly demonstrating why you are applying for this position? How you meet the competencies of this role and any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned. This information is important as it will be used in the shortlisting process to identify suitable candidates for interview and assessment.