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Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Swavesey Village College

Swavesey

  • £13,112 - £13,374 per year
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Salary:
CCC Scale 1 point 2-3
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
13 December 2021

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and creative Level 1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support student learning. Previous experience supporting students with a variety of learning needs would be an advantage but not necessary.

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience.

The successful candidate’s contract would start as soon as possible and would be on a temporary contract in the first instance (until 31 August 2022).

Hours of work will be Monday - Friday 8.45 - 3.15 (27.5 hours) Term Time only plus 5 additional days (teacher training days).

We were judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2020, and as a school community we are committed to take Swavesey Village College ‘beyond outstanding’ to ensure it delivers a rich and vibrant education experience for all our students. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas. Our House system and the pastoral care we offer ensures that every single student is known, valued and supported throughout their five years with us.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust – CMAT and as a Teaching School - CTSN.   

There are more reasons to join us, please view the professional development and staff services attachment to get a full breakdown on what makes Swavesey Village College such a special place to work.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 13 December 2021

We will be unable to accept applications received after this time.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the apply now button.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

 


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About Swavesey Village College

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+44 1954 230366

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Swavesey Village College was founded in 1958, and has grown in its 63 years from a small village college to a nationally recognised highly performing 11-16 non-selective school with an outstanding academic record and educational experience for its students.

Our most recent Ofsted in February 2020 inspection concluded we are still an Outstanding Provider, confirming the findings in 2011 when they awarded the school outstanding in all 27 categories. The College's GCSE results have been in the top 20% nationally since 2008.

In 2011 the school converted to academy status, as the lead school of the newly-formed Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), a trust which has grown since to run several secondary schools across eastern England.

Swavesey is situated close to the A14, about 8 miles north-west of Cambridge – a rural location but not far from the bustle of an internationally renowned city. The school receives children from seven local village primary schools: Over, Swavesey, Bar Hill,  Papworth Everard, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton and Elsworth. We have excellent transport links to Cambridge and St Ives, and especially useful is the Guided Busway for those staff who do not drive, with a stop right in the village.

Still true to the vision of Henry Morris, the visionary director of education at the Local Authority in the 1950s,  the school also continues to offer educational activities to adults outside of school hours, and is used extensively for leisure activities by the local community.

Headteacher

Mr Jim Stavrou

Values and vision

Swavesey Village College enshrines its ethos in its Values Statement. This statement regards the most important aspects of life at the school to be the “Pursuit of Excellence, Valuing People, Achievement for All, High Quality Learning Environment, and Extending the Boundaries of Learning”. Swavesey works hard to ensure that the needs of every child are met, regardless of background, and sets high standards and targets for its students to strive for.

Ofsted report

The curriculum provides ‘for pupils’ academic and personal development exceptionally well’, and that ‘teachers are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly skilled practitioners’.  Moreover, they feel we ‘successfully encourage and enthuse pupils to aim high and fulfil their potential’.

We are very proud that the inspection team saw that all ‘leaders promote pupils’ personal development exceptionally well’ and ‘there are a wealth of sporting, cultural and artistic opportunities available for pupils’.

View Swavesey Village College Latest Ofsted Information Here 

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