Teaching Assistant
Heathside Walton-on-Thames School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- ELM3 (FTE: £19,313)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Sept 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2023
Job overview
Teaching Assistant
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Starting September 2023
An exciting opportunity to join this new, purpose built free school
2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week, Starting salary ELM3 (FTE: £19,313)
Term-time 38.4 weeks term time only (includes 2-week half term break in October)
Working Pattern: 8:30am – 3:10pm (9.40am start can be considered)
Actual Salary
27.08 hours (5 days) - £12,306 per annum
21.67 hours (4 days) – £9,847 per annum
16.25 hours (3 days) - £7,384 per annum
10.83 hours (2 days) - £4,921 per annum
ElmWey Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust operating two secondary schools in Elmbridge. We are seeking to appoint full and part time Teaching Assistants to join our new school in its second year of operating .This vacancy provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work as part of the team setting up the new school. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile. You should also be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development, be flexible, committed and possess sound administrative and IT skills. You should be calm, confident and demonstrate a professional approach in your dealings with young people, staff, parents and external agencies.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and those considering a career in teaching to gain experience in and out the classroom at a secondary school prior/whilst training.
ElmWey Learning Trust offers:
· Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions
· Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work and access to discount schemes
· On-site parking
· Excellent TA support and progression opportunities.
To apply please send a fully completed application form and letter of application to
jobapplications@heathside.surrey.sch.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
Further details can be found on the School website: www.heathsidewaltononthames.org
Closing date: 9am Monday 24th April 2023.
Applications will be considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Heathside Walton-on-Thames School
- Heathside Walton-on-Thames School
- Waterside Drive, Just off Terrace Road A3050, Walton on Thames
- Surrey
- KT12 2JP
- United Kingdom
Heathside Walton-on-Thames is due to open in September 2022 with an admission number of 120 year 7 pupils (four forms of entry)*. This will increase to six forms of entry, 180 year 7 pupils in 2023 and each year thereafter. Whilst the permanent school is being completed the school will operate in temporary accommodation for the first year only. The temporary accommodation is situated on the permanent site, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames and he postcode of which is KT12 2JP.
Once open, the school will operate under the ElmWey Learning Trust which also manages Heathside School Weybridge. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to shape the ethos and vision from the outset and share the benefits of being part of a small trust that will bring; collaborative CPD, shared resources and on-going development.
The school, when full, will be 900 NOR and be housed in a fabulous purpose-built school allowing a first-class education to be offered. The Trust worked closely with the DfE and BAM the contractors from inception through to final design and feel privileged and fortunate to have been able to do so.
The school was agreed, under Wave 11 applications for free schools and granted provision under basic need. The school will meet the need for extra school places in Walton-on-Thames and the Molesey area. In the first year of opening ElmWey Learning Trust will process applications outside the normal local authority process for coordinated school admissions. Subsequent admissions for year 7 September2023 onwards will be overseen by the local authority, in the normal way.
There will be many opportunities for the two schools to work closely together for staff, joint CPD, new initiatives and peer reviews and for the students joint ventures in drama, sport and other enrichment opportunities.
Heathside Walton-on-Thames’ ethos is to...
- Offer a welcoming, secure, positive and challenging learning environment.
- Promote respect, understanding and acceptance of diversity.
- Raise aspirations, encouraging and supporting everyone in their personal endeavours.
- Provide opportunities to develop self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience.
- Promote positive well-being and support those who need it.
- Contribute positively to the local community and beyond.
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