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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Southfields Academy

Wandsworth

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Salary:
£14,517.13 per annum, 30 hours per week, Term Time Only
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Apply by:
18 October 2019

Job overview

Applications are now open for a Teaching Assistant post to work with students in years 7-11 and in our sixth form.  Teaching Assistants work in lessons, and with individuals or small groups of students outside of lessons, supporting their learning and behaviour.  The successful candidates will work with students with a broad range of special educational needs and those who require support with numeracy and literacy.  There may be an opportunity to specialise in specific areas for candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.  We also have some one-to-one roles available, working specifically with individuals who have more complex needs.

Applicants must have a C grade in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.  The positions would be well suited to graduates in English, mathematics or science who wish to gain school experience before going on to a teacher training course or those who have experience working with young people with complex needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and effective people with an ability to adapt and cope with change to complement our team.  Applicants require good positive behaviour management skills, the ability to remain calm, excellent literacy and an attention to detail.  Experience of working with young people would be an advantage.   

All posts are subject to satisfactory completion of a literacy test and a successful interview. 

The Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Academy will only accept applications directly from candidates themselves.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.

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About Southfields Academy

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+44 20 8875 2600

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Who we are

Southfields Academy was a stand-alone converter academy situated in South West London on the Southfields - Earlsfield border and in 2018 founded the Southfields Multi-Academy Trust with its partner Linden Lodge School.  

The Academy is the modern incarnation of Southfields School which was founded in 1949. The school was founded on the principles of providing a truly comprehensive education for local children encompassing the very best in academic rigour and the provision of outstanding opportunities in applied learning and vocational subjects.  These principles are still the driving force of the academy. To read more about the history of Southfields Academy visit our website.

The Academy has the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offers a nurturing and supportive environment where it celebrates difference and ensures that everyone, students and staff, meets their full potential. The Academy values every individual and commits to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.

The Academy has a positive "can do" attitude, believing that the sky is its limit, and it thinks creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of its learners and the community.  The Academy's examination results and student destinations are a testament to this.

Professional Development

As one of the first 100 National Teaching Schools, most recently, and as a Training School of nearly 20 years standing, with a National Leader of Education as Principal and being a designated National Support School, the Academy has a tradition of innovation and thought leadership on education and pedagogy.  The opportunity for teachers to not only make an impact on their own practice but that of colleagues across the profession is key to this success.

All teachers have professional development opportunities, designed for their career point, and department meetings are more often than not given over to the development and refining of practice rather than housekeeping.

Newly Qualified Teachers benefit from a programme led by members of the Senior Leadership Team, there is an Early Professional Development Programme for second year teachers and through leadership opportunities across the Academy there is a culture of pushing those aspiring middle and senior leaders to reach their goal.

The Academy has supported many staff through Masters and PhD studies at university and has a tradition of growing its own future middle and senior leaders.

To read more about the work that Southfields Academy does to further excellent practice in teaching visit the Southfields Teaching School Alliance website.

Staff benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work there.  

Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility.  Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and on some nights after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase hot food, salads, sandwiches and soup at cost price during the school day.

The Academy has a private day nursery on site at which staff can enrol their children and at which a discount is available for Academy staff.  Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal part time working is supported at all levels.

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