Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' learning across the school. As part of the team, you will help encourage students to participate in the academic and wider life of the school. You will be skilled at engaging and motivating students who find learning challenging, both in the classroom and during intervention groups.

This role involves working with students, staff, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. You will play a key role in the school as we strive to further develop our learning support.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and dedicated, with a passion for working with pupils who require additional support with their education.

Experience in engaging with students who demonstrate behavior and communication needs, along with a strong background in English, Maths, and SEND, would be desirable but not essential.

Hours: 28 hours per week, Term Time Only + Inset Days

Interview Date: TBC

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The full information pack and application form can be found on the Budmouth website www.budmouth-aspirations.org. Search for job vacancies.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Sally Emms, Vice Principal Inclusion, SEND, and Well-being, at semms@budmouth-aspirations.org.

About Aspirations:

Across our 16 academies, Aspirations educates more than 9,000 pupils aged 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success, offering excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities."

Our school (along with Aspirations Academies Trust) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

If applicants have not received a response from the school by 23rd April 2024, they can assume they have not been successful with their application.