1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant
We are seeking to recruit two 1-1 Teaching Assistant to work with a 2 pupils - 1 in Key Stage 1 and 1 in Key Stage 2 who have communication challenges The successful candidate will work with a vast team and gain regular CPD and lots of opportunities.
We will be flexible for the right candidate and will offer between 15-30 hours per week, depending on circumstances and preference. JOB OVERVIEWAt Wantage Primary Academy, we are looking for two passionate teaching assistants who would like to join our team. We can offer you supportive staff and well-behaved, hard working pupilsWantage Primary Academy opened in September 2020 with just a few small classes and, by September 2024, we have grown to over 280 pupils in a Nursery class, 2 Reception classes, 2 Year 1 classes, 2 Year 2 classes, a Year 3 class, a Year 4 class, a Year 5 class and a Year 6 class.
We will eventually grow to a full, 2-form entry primary school. This is a golden opportunity to be part of outstanding provision within a growing team.
WHY CHOOSE US?We value and develop all our staff and there are many exciting opportunities in the OLT for teaching assistants and teachers to grow and to pursue their talents and professional interests. We have designated grant schemes to support our staff and encourage staff to undertake training which can be funded by the Trust grants.
Wantage Primary Academy is part of our small family of Omnia Learning Trust Primary schools, two in nearby Didcot and one in Twickenham, and benefit from the strong partnerships and collaborative practises we have embedded across the Trust.WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive Salary (based on experience) A Trust and school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and developmentOnsite parking.
Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
Main role:The teaching assistant will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership and supervision of the principal.
They will work with individuals/groups to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and will help raise standards of achievement for all pupils.
Work with the class teachers to deliver purposeful learning opportunities.
They will also supervise children at play time
Work may be carried out in classrooms, intervention/ break out spaces, outdoors or outside the main teaching area
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Knowledge of the primary curriculum and its means of deliveryHigh standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as a team, learn from and lead others.
The ability to positively impact pupil outcomes and progressExcellent attendance and punctuality.
Resilience and flexibilityApplication procedure:
All applications MUST be submitted on the Omnia Learning Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications. Applicants will also need to complete a separate Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response.
Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. You must also fill out this Omnia Learning Trust Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which can be found on our website. The Learning Trust is committed to ensuring that its workforce is representative of the community it serves.
We expect our workforce to include people with disabilities, women, black and ethnic minority people and lesbians and gay men. We are looking for applicants, particularly from the local community, who are committed to our Equal Opportunity Policies.
In line with the policy of the Omnia Learning Trust that none of our pupils, nor employees, will be discriminated against on any protected grounds (according to The Equality Act 2010), whatsoever.This policy aims to ensure that all pupils and employees of Omnia Learning Trust will study or work in an environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, and harassment or bullying. Omnia Learning Trust is committed to a programme of action to ensure that its Equal Opportunities policy is implemented and monitored at an organisational and individual Academy level.