Teaching Assistants
We are looking for a number of Teaching Assistants to join our team as soon as possible. We have different contracts available, such as a BANK (zero hours) to give flexibility as well as on a permanent / fixed term basis. Please specify on your application what you are interested in.
Salary FTE £24,977
(Pro rata figure based on 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year totals £17,906)
Term time only
Closing date: advert ongoing
Interviews: taking place immediately
Do you have…
- passion, drive, enthusiasm and a willingness to go the extra mile to make a real difference to the lives of all our pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- the ability to work as a co-operative and flexible team member
- self-motivation and high expectations of yourself and others
- excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate and engage pupils that face daily challenges and barriers to learning
- excellent numeracy and literacy skills
If so, we want you!
Our school is a happy place with increasing numbers. We currently have 158 pupils in total on roll, 138 in 14 classes and 20 pupils in Post 16.We have high expectations for our pupils and are committed to collaborative working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and to maximise their opportunities. We believe that education for our pupils is about preparation for life and feel very privileged to be able to support them to realise their potential. We believe that children who enjoy their education will engage with learning. Every child at Woodfield is unique and with the right interventions and support, all young people can achieve. Woodfield is a thriving and vibrant learning environment for secondary age students with learning difficulties, where all students are challenged to work to the very best of their ability. We know that students learn best here when they feel safe, valued and can adopt a 'can try' attitude. Routines understood and followed by all members of the school ensure a calm and consistent environment, alongside excellent behaviour management. We can offer a friendly, supportive working environment with variety of opportunity for further professional development.
Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to two satisfactory references, a medical health check and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Safeguarding Statement:
Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.