Description
Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.
WVC forms part of a Multi Academy Trust under the Inclusive Education Trust (IET) which includes Reigate Valley College and the Fordway Centre. Please see our school website, employee prospectus for further details about other schools in the Trust. https://www.ietmat.co.uk/
WVC is a 5 - 16 Alternative Provision school and we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to complement our Key stage 1 & 2 curriculum.
Grade: PS4 - £19,335 - £20,813 (FTE - £22,475 - £24,193)
Make a Difference: Teaching Assistant at Wey Valley College, Guildford
Are you passionate about education and committed to supporting students who need it most?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our Primary team of excellent teachers at Wey Valley College (WVC). The role is a permanent position for 36 hours a week, term time only starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have excellent support skills and good all-round knowledge of supporting the education of students and an understanding of special education, mainstream education and / or Pupil Referral Units.
WVC is a 5 - 16 Alternative Provision school and we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to complement our Key stage 1 & 2 curriculum.
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
- An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality support for all children.
- Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
- An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with pupils, staff, parents, Management Committee and other stakeholders.
Rewards and Benefits
- A competitive salary
- A chromebook
- Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
- Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
- Sociable and friendly staff
- Free onsite parking
- My Staff Shop discount scheme
- Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you have a strong commitment to inclusive values, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to strengthen partnerships, are ambitious to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a significant role in our exciting journey to become a truly excellent school, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 18 February 2024 @ 11.59pm
Interview date: Thursday 22 February 2024
If you are shortlisted for an interview you will be contacted by Tuesday 20th February.
For further details regarding this role or if you wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Simon Whittington - Head of School - swhittington@ietmat.co.uk / 01483 518212.
How to Apply
Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form.
In accordance with KCSiE and safer recruitment we cannot accept CVs. Please note we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Applications to be made via Eteach website under reference 1399428 or follow the link: https://www.eteach.com/job/teaching-assistant-1399428
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to social media checks.