Teaching Assistant - Swindon, United Kingdom - Lawn Manor Academy

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Teaching Assistant

Lawn Manor Academy

Salary:
Grade C- D, £22,366 - £23,893 per year (DOE)

Actual Salary:
£9,098 - £9,720 per year (DOE)


Contract:
Permanent, part-time hours, 17.5 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday 8.30am until 3.20pm

Closing Date:
Midnight, Sunday 14th April 2024

Interview Date:
w/c Monday 22nd April 2024


Job Overview


We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team here at Lawn Manor Academy.

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:

  • Have great communication skills along with IT and administrative knowledge.
  • Be willing to take part in ongoing training and update skills including completing a Vocational Qualification.
  • Demonstrate discretion to make minor decisions, under the direction of the line manager.
  • Show emotional resilience, working with children and supporting behaviour management.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you


Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Why Choose us?

We believe that within each child there is a real potential to achieve and that as teachers, it is our job to ensure that this potential is met through their academic studies and high expectations.

Lawn Manor Academy is an all-ability school, and we place great emphasis on inclusive education. We have an excellent pastoral care system to support pupils and the community. We offer a rounded curriculum to suit children of all abilities with excellent facilities to support this.

We take pride in the focus we give to each child as an individual and how we help them to develop and grow to achieve well and be a good citizen.


As an employee of the Ascend Learning Trust, you will also receive many employee benefits as we work together to provide Excellence in Education.


What we offer:


  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and contribute to shaping the future of education.
  • The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including acknowledgement and appreciation through reward and recognition.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes worklife balance.
  • Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and other resources to support overall wellbeing.
  • A commitment to fostering a culture of trust, respect, and empowerment.
  • Opportunities for CDP and career progression within a supportive and ambitious trust through mentorship and coaching.
  • Comprehensive support for Early Career Teachers (ECT) to ensure a successful start to their careers.
  • Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Onsite parking facilities.


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.


SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

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.

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.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,366.00-£23,893.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 14/04/2024

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