Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

The Role: One to One Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 17.5 per week, Monday to Friday over 39 weeks, Term Time Only. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 11.30am to 3.00pm. Tuesday and Thursdays: 8.45am to 3pm with 30 mins unpaid lunch.

Salary: NJC K Grade

Start Date: ASAP

Shaw C of E Primary School is a friendly, caring school with high expectations, where success is richly celebrated. Our school is a Church of England Primary located in Melksham, Wiltshire and we are proud to provide a nurturing and enriching learning experience within a safe, Christian environment, where every student can flourish. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Shaw School is a popular and vibrant school where we strive to 'Let Your Light Shine.' We are very fortunate to have a wonderful school site and excellent buildings run by highly qualified and friendly staff. This, combined with an exciting curriculum, makes Shaw School the special community it is.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a friendly, caring and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team and work with a child on a 1:1 basis. You would be working with the Class Teacher and/or SENCO to meet the needs of an individual child, including activities and interventions to support their learning and progress.

Perhaps you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a change in direction or a new challenge working on a 1:1 level in school. If you are interested in making this rewarding role your next step, we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The 1:1 Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:

-        An experienced Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.

-        An outstanding relationship-builder, with children and their families as well as other staff members.

-        Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs including the planning and delivery of interventions.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

-        We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

-        Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

-        Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

-        We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

-        As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation 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 for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.