Named Pupil Teaching Assistant at The Wellington Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/WA/19242
  Location
Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, SP11 9RR
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£25,183.00 - £27,711.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade E/F (DOE)
  Closing Date
9:00am, 30th Jan 2025
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c Monday 3rd February 2025
   Interview Date(s)           w/c Monday 3rd February 2025
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Named Pupil Teaching Assistant
The Wellington Academy

Salary: Grade E/F, £25,183- £27,711 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: Grade E/F, £21,660 - £23,835 (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime, Term-time only 
Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 30th January 2025
Interview Date: w/c Monday 3rd February 2025

Job Overview:
You would be working with a named pupil on a 1:1 basis. This would include supporting the pupil in class, delivering any relevant intervention sessions, and ensuring the pupil has access to the curriculum at the appropriate level.

As a successful applicant, you will:

  •           Have great communication skills along with IT & Administrative knowledge.
  •           Must be Level 3 Qualified with experience working with students with ASC (autistic spectrum condition). 
  •           Be willing to take part in ongoing training and update skills including completing a vocational qualification.
  •           Demonstrate discretion to make minor decisions, under the direction of the line manager.
  •           Show emotional resilience, working with children and supporting behaviour management.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why us?

The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 and, is an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 Academy situated in a beautiful location of Tidworth, which is on the outskirts of Salisbury in Wiltshire.

Our curriculum breadth is focused on ensuring every pupil is exposed to the widest range of subjects possible to equip them to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals.  The Wellington Academy’s vision for all our pupils is that they become inquisitive, ambitions and independent young adults and when they leave us, they will have the skills, knowledge, and character they need to take them on to university or the workplace. Our pupils are friendly and happy and value good relationships with their teachers.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits including:

  •                Discounted Gym Memberships
  •           Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores.
  •           Free flu vaccinations
  •           Employee Assistance Provider
  •           Excellent Pension Schemes
  •           Generous annual leave including Wellbeing Days

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearning.org.uk  

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and 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 declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

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


Contact Details

  Recruitment Team
  01793 781485
  recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk


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