At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in their learning and help them reach their potential.
- Company: Devizes School, part of The White Horse Federation, values diversity and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee assistance programme, discounts, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a welcoming school culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in a school environment and a passion for helping students learn.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
About This Role
Vacancy Details:
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours a week over 39 working weeks
- Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Fridays: 8.00am to 3.30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break
- Actual Salary: WHFNJC L Grade: £23,459.44 to £26,676.75
Devizes School is a well-established Secondary School in the heart of Wiltshire. We value diversity in our school community and hold a variety of lessons and events to celebrate our differences. 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. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an inspirational, self-motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join us. If you are looking to continue your Teaching Assistant career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school to support students in their learning, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every student in our school reach their potential.
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:
- Experienced working in a school environment
- Enthusiastic and eager to help students learn
- Tolerant and compassionate with a good sense of humour
- A strong team-player
- Experienced in working with students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties
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
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.
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