Teaching Assistant
Academy: Knaphill School
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possibleHours: 30.42 hours per week term time only, 190 days per year (38 weeks). In addition to your commitment of annual hours you are required to attend up to 5 In Service Training (INSET) days. Overtime will be paid for any INSET days worked.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:35 am to 3:10 pm (including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break)Pay Range: SWAN Grade 3
Actual Pro-rata Salary: £16,696 per annum (full-time equivalent £23,576 per annum)
Knaphill Federation of Schools are a split site Infant (Knaphill Lower School) and Junior School (Knaphill School) in Knaphill, Woking.We are a warm and friendly Federation of schools; we are very proud to be a fully inclusive school which caters for varying additional needs of our children. We strive to equip all children with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to enable them to be the best they can be.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Junior School. Working closely with and supported by the Class Teacher and an experienced SENCO, your role will provide additional academic and emotional support for our children.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) within a year group, you will be working as a team around the child; this may require general TA duties, working supporting small groups or in some instances working one to one with a child to meet a specific target or need.The role also includes lunchtime supervision.
Our ambitious culture is reinforced with professional development opportunities for all our staff and training will be provided according to the role.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: A passion and enthusiasm to work with children
An enthusiasm to live and model our school valuesA positive, patient and nurturing approach towards children
Be confident, able to work one-to-one and deal with challenging situations
Desire and ability to contribute fully to school life and work effectively as part of a team
Have high expectations of self and others
Forward thinking and dynamic
Have a flexible, can-do attitude
Ability to communicate with children, staff and parents
We can offer you: An experienced, supportive senior leadership team
Regular training including professional development as part of the whole schoolSupporting Teaching and Learning qualifications with opportunities to follow career pathways across the trust
A friendly team with a focus on the personal development of every child
A commitment to the wellbeing of both children and staff
Children who are eager to learn and rewarding to teach
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fulfilling position that will give you the opportunity to improve children’s educational outcomes.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the school, prior to application. Please call the school office to arrange a visit, we look forward to welcoming you to our school. Application closing date: Midday Friday 4th October 2024
An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview date: To be confirmed with shortlisted applicantsPlease contact us if you have any queries. We look forward to receiving your application.
Knaphilll School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.
All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.