Teaching Assistant
Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
Buckfastleigh Primary School, Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pro rata of £18,426 – £19,171
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2020
Job overview
TEACHING ASSISTANTS (THREE POSTS)
SALARY: £10,811.72-£11,248.86 (Pro-rata of £18,426 – £19,171)
GRADE: C
LOCATION: Buckfastleigh Primary School
JOB TERM: Fixed Term until 31st August 2020
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Term-time
HOURS: 26.25 hours per week (38 week per annum)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly created Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 1500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall. We are also a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.
We offer:
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development
• Local government pension scheme
• Recognition of NJC terms and conditions
The successful candidate will:
• Have experience of working or caring for children of primary school age
• Have an understanding of child development and learning
• Be able to effectively use ICT and other technology to support learning, or be willing to undertake training to do so
• Be able to relate well to both children and adults
• Be an excellent and constructive team player who understands classroom roles and responsibilities and their position within these
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
• Be able to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Hold an NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent qualifications/experience
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
These are fixed term positions until 31st August 2020. This is to cover vacancies pending permanent appointments.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Eddie Brown on 01364 643304.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Please indicate if you have any particular interests or skills which you would bring to the role. e.g. Forest School, outdoor learning, music, sports, nurture etc.
Application forms; full job description and person specification are available from https://www.westst.org.uk/
Completed applications should be submitted to HR@westst.org.uk by 12noon on 20th January 2020. Interview date TBC.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Attached documents
About Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
- Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST)
- 51 Encombe Street, Plymstock, Plymouth
- Devon
- PL9 7GN
- United Kingdom
The Westcountry Schools Trust is a tight knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the South West. Formed in 2017, the WeST family currently consists of 26 schools, of which 7 are secondary and 19 primary.
WeST is an outward looking, multifaceted trust that operates in partnership with the RSC Office, Teaching School Council, numerous schools, Higher Education Institutions and employers across the South West and beyond. Indeed, we are proud that within WeST there is a cohort 1 Teaching School that has been effectively supporting children beyond our own boundaries for nearly a decade.
WeST is a cross-phase family of local schools that share a commitment to improving the lives of young people in our community. Collaborative working with other schools in our trust offers many benefits for students and staff; sharing best practice in teaching and learning, curriculum collaboration, extra-curricular opportunities, staff development, finance and human resources, legal services, school improvement structures and governance arrangements. We also believe that by working together we can make our money go further and keep school funding focused on teaching and learning.
Whilst the educational landscape has changed significantly in recent years we have always kept abreast of developments and responded in a manner that ensures our children always receive a first-class education. This does not mean that we jump to the tune of the latest ‘fad’ or initiative, but filter through what we believe will improve and enrich the experience our students enjoy.
We have a pride in our schools, staff and children, and thrive on the constant challenge to do better. All our children are our collective responsibility.
Rob Haring
Chief Executive Officer
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