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Teaching Assistant L1 or L2

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The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant. This may be at Level 1 or Level 2, depending on experience. The post holder will be required to work 32.50 hours per week for 39 weeks per year.

Would you like to work at a school that is described as a place where ‘leaders are passionate about making a difference’, where the school has a ‘very purposeful learning environment and a real sense of community’ and where ‘every student is rejoiced as an individual’?

School Name
Grantham West Grantham C of E Secondary Academy (SNMAT)
School Address
The Avenue, Dysart Road, Grantham  NG31 7PX
General Location
Grantham
Schools Job Category
Teaching Assistant
Salary
Grade: Level 1 - Notts NJC Grade 3 - £17,735 to £18,334; Level 2 - Notts NJC Grade 4 - £18,642 to £20,628
Contract Type
Permanent
Appointment Type
Term Time
Closing Date
20/11/2024
Job Reference
S23051

Teaching Assistant L1 or L2 - Grantham - West Grantham C of E Secondary Academy

Grade: Level 1 - Notts NJC Grade 3 Level 2 - Notts NJC Grade 4

Salary: Level 1 Teaching Assistant - £17,735 to £18,334 Level 2 Teaching Assistant - £18,642 to £20,628

As part of this role, the successful candidate will: 

  • Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
  • Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
  • Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.


We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

  • An excellent practitioner committed to high standards for all children.
  • Ideally, has experience of working with children with social and emotional needs
  • Has high expectations of the children in terms of behaviour and learning
  • Is a good team player
  • Has a creative approach to teaching and learning
  • Has the determination to make school life a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone


Here at West Grantham Secondary Academy, recently awarded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in January 2024, we continue to provide a place of work that is proudly able to offer the following:

  • A community school where staff and students are friendly and welcoming
  • An intake that has increased over four years, yet is still a small family school
  • A school that has undergone significant change and improvement
  • Excellent behaviour and pastoral support for the whole child
  • A focus on staff wellbeing and belonging


Alongside this, we can also provide:

  • An electric car work scheme
  • Staff assistance programme
  • Free breakfast and lunch for staff


More information and application forms are available on our website: https://www.wgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/

Please submit completed applications to Estelle Sharpe by email: esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk.

Please make it clear on your application form whether you are applying for Level 1 or Level 2.

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024
Interview date: TBC

The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.