Wellington Eagles Primary Academy
Salary: Grade C, £22,366 - £23,114 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £16,898-£17,463
(DOE) pro rata
Contract:
Permanent, 32.5 hours per week (08:30-15:30
Monday-Friday), Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks).
Closing date: 09:00, Monday 8th July 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 11th July 2024
Anticipated Start Date: 1st September 2024
Job
Overview
We
are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated
and supportive team here at Wellington Eagles Primary Academy.
You
will play an extremely important role supporting both staff and students on
their educational journey.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely alongside class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support our pupils. The successful applicant, you will:
Why choose us?
Wellington
Eagles Academy is ambitious, growing, and inclusive 4-11 primary school and
nursery school, who are a proud member of the Ascend Learning Trust.
At Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey.
We actively
encourage our children to be enthusiastic, resilient, collaborative, and
aspirational and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming
life-long learners.
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. Examples of great discounts currently on offer include:
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 2023 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.
Recruitment Team
01793 781485
recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk