Teaching Assistant

Netheravon All Saints Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join its welcoming and vibrant team.

Working Hours: Part time (15 hours per week, Monday – Friday 09.00am until 12.00pm, 39 weeks, includes Teacher Training Days). Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2024). Salary: £11.98 per hour (£23,114 pro rata per annum).

We are a caring single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the village of Netheravon, Wiltshire, we have strong links with our local community and Netheravon All Saints’ Church. Our central values of love, kindness, respect, trust and determination sit at the heart of our school community and, paired with our high expectations for behaviour, help us to promote the full potential of all. Our staff encourage all pupils to aim high to succeed and flourish and help them to develop their unique talents and skills through a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum. We are proud to be part of Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As a Teaching Assistant, you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, liaising with teachers and SENCO. The role will require you to work with children with additional needs.

We would like to hear from you if you feel you can strengthen our improving school and are looking for someone who:  

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Can be a strong team player as well as use your own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack (below). If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office:

·        Telephone: 01980 670339

·        Email: admin@allsaints-netheravon.wilts.sch.uk 

To apply, please click 'Apply now' (below) to download and complete an application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to (admin@allsaints-netheravon.wilts.sch.uk) by the closing date.

Closing Date: Friday 13th October 2023 at 12pm 

Interview Date: w/c Monday 16th October 2023

Netheravon All Saints CofE Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.