Teaching Assistant

(Term time + 1 week.)

Job Overview

Wellington Lions Primary are seeking to recruit a passionate teaching assistant who will be 

• An excellent role model with a desire to share this with pupils and staff. 
• Committed to raising achievement and able to deliver excellent outcomes. 
• Able to inspire and motivate others.

Why choose us? Wellington Lions Primary Academy first opened its doors in 2014 and therefore benefits from a modern campus. Children have access to large, purpose-built classrooms and a variety of different resources inside and outside of the school which enable them to get the most out of their learning. The school also has strong links with the military due to the large military community situated in Tidworth. We are proud of the links we have fostered with the military community and aim to support our military families as much as possible.

Wellington Lions is a member of the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust and is linked with Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, Noremarsh Junior School and several other secondary schools. By working in partnership, we are able to share a wealth of expertise and experience.

What we offer?  

• The chance to work in a friendly well run school. 
• A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location. 
• To work with a dedicated team of professionals who are keen to learn and develop. 
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching. 
• Onsite parking. 
• Pension scheme. 
• Fantastic benefit scheme with discounts on food and clothes retailers, to holiday and cinema, online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh.

Job requirements: 

• Appropriate levels of English and Maths attainment – is, NVQ- GCSE. 
• Further relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ. TA qualification or equivalent in childcare. 
• Willingness to pursue further training.

The right candidate will have:  

• The ability to relate well to children and adults and establish good working relationships. 
• The ability to provide support for pupils, including those with special needs. 
• Ability to utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals. 
• Use ICT effectively to support learning. 
• Have full knowledge of procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. 
• Work calmly under pressure. 
• Have a professional appearance.

Please download an application form and return via email. Please note that CV’s are not accepted for this role.

Closing date: 14 February 2022.

Interview date: 17 February 2022.

The closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received.

Safeguarding Statement:

Wellington Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note any position that involves working with children requires a declaration if ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as ‘spent’. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

References will be obtained before the interview, at the shortlisting stage, and will be used as part of the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one reference must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current employer. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.