Teaching Assistant

Part time, temporary to 31.08.24 working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 am - 3 pm, term time only

We seek to appoint a talented and highly motivated colleague with energy and drive. This post would suit an experienced colleague who has worked with and supported students in a secondary school or similar setting. You will provide pastoral and learning support to students in the classroom, supporting both teachers and students. You will provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. You will assist with the planning of learning activities and monitor students learning. You will work across the school site, in our inclusion unit, in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. This is an opportunity for you to join a school which is highly successful and popular and continues to improve. We gained a judgement of ‘Good’ in our last inspection and the school maintains strong examination performance at KS4.

At Bedford High School we are dedicated to offering our students a high quality education in a well ordered and purposeful school environment. Our values are: To Care, To Learn, To Achieve. 

We can offer you a committed staff and student body, as well as dedicated, professional, hard-working Governors. Our staff wellbeing is at our heart.

We are:

• A popular community school.

• An inclusive school whose pupils constantly aim high.

• A team of highly experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who are passionate about teaching and learning.

• Committed to personal and professional development.

• Offering a high-quality learning environment.

• A school where relationships are positive.

• Determined to become an Outstanding school.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to undertake this role, we will be delighted to receive your application form. Please complete the application form, we do not accept CV’s and return to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Facilities & Communications Manager by post to the school's address or to the school's email address recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

All offers of employment are conditional subject to an enhanced disclosure with child barred list, appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, relevant qualification certificates and references satisfactory to the school. In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2022) (para 220) we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates and you will be required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 909009 or email recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk Website www.bedfordhighschool.co.uk 

Deadline date: Tuesday 5th December 2023 @ 9:00AM

Interview date: To Be Confirmed 

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding