Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0a360a2a-ddb8-4449-897f-e8a10722d0b0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2 qualification
Experience of working with children
Knowledge of legislation relevant to Safeguarding, SEN, Childcare Act 2006
Knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs
Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working and the ability to communicate well with adults and children
Ability to work as part of a team and good organisational skills
Ability to write legibly, good presentation skills and the ability to demonstrate creative abilities
Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and an awareness of Health & Safety and practical Hygiene issues
Ability, flexibility, and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary
What the school offers its staff
• A happy school with a ‘family feel’
• A friendly and supportive staff team who work hard to enable all our children to “Let Their Light Shine”
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2 qualification
Experience of working with children
Knowledge of legislation relevant to Safeguarding, SEN, Childcare Act 2006
Knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs
Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working and the ability to communicate well with adults and children
Ability to work as part of a team and good organisational skills
Ability to write legibly, good presentation skills and the ability to demonstrate creative abilities
Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and an awareness of Health & Safety and practical Hygiene issues
Ability, flexibility, and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary
What the school offers its staff
• A happy school with a ‘family feel’
• A friendly and supportive staff team who work hard to enable all our children to “Let Their Light Shine”
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.