The Wilnecote School is part of the Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

An exciting opportunity has become available at our state of the art school. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated Teaching Assistant.

As part of our drive to deliver outstanding outcomes for our most vulnerable students, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Student Support team to work with individuals and groups of students who have special educational needs.

You will work with the Assistant SENCO, Inclusion and class teachers to deliver complementary learning activities for pupils with SEND or inclusion needs.  We are looking for someone with a flexible and creative approach, who can join our existing team and bring new ideas and a strong work ethic to deliver positive outcomes for students.

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Candidates should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills with evidence of grade A*-C or 5+ in Maths and English at GCSE level.  The ability to use I.C.T. as a learning tool would be an advantage however training will be given.

Experience of working with children and/or students is essential and completion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferable.

Successful applicants will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including teachers, pupils, and the SEND Team. 

You will join a supportive environment where professional development is enhanced through the local National Teaching School which is part of our Academy Trust. 
The post offers scope for personal development.

If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success please apply via MyNewTerm

For further information on The Wilnecote School please go to: Ensuring Excellence (thewilnecoteschool.com)

 Should you require any other details please contact Emilee Corbett, Headteacher's PA on headteacher@wilnecotehighschool.org.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9am.  

Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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