Teaching Assistant

30 hours per week 8.30 am to 3 pm (Monday to Friday)

We are looking to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with students who have been identified with additional needs to access learning. The successful applicant will be conscientious and possess the ability to communicate at all levels. Applicants will need to possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that they have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a calm, positive and encouraging personality. Relevant qualifications and experience would be an advantage but are not essential.

For further details and the application form link, please visit our website: Work for us

We want to hear from you if you have an interest in teaching or have had previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, volunteer or youth leader with secondary aged children. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is able to make the significant contribution required to secure the very best outcomes for all students at The Corsham School. As part of our Induction Programme, full training will be given on our classroom procedures and protocols.

This is a responsible and rewarding role and can be a great stepping stone into teacher training.

The School

The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, eight miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.

The Corsham School is a ‘Good’ School where ‘Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, are respectful of each other and learn well in a secure, friendly and supportive setting.’ Ofsted Sept 2019

The Corsham School offers: -

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.
• A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community.
• A xommitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well- being, and are a very happy school where staff morale is high.

As part of the remuneration package The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets and Holidays.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form which can be found below. A separate letter (no more than two sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post. After completing, please send your application form and letter via email to: headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk

Closing date: 12 Noon, 4 January 2023.

The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and requires enhanced DBS clearances for all employees as part of its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.