Teaching Assistant
Ventrus Multi Academy TrustSalary: Grade C - £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide both small group and individual support to students; these students will have a range of additional and special educational needs and disabilities. You would be supporting students in lessons and within our SEND department.
We are looking for an individual who have the vision, enthusiasm and resilience to support vulnerable students in overcoming their barriers to learning. If you are reliable, tenacious and enthusiastic, a good communicator, and can demonstrate that you have the relevant skills, training or experience to make a positive difference to the lives of our secondary aged students, we would welcome an application from you.
In addition to supporting students, the roles involve some clerical support for the department and lunch and break-time supervision. Previous experience of working with students, preferably in an educational setting, is essential.
This is a part-time, permanent position working 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st March 2025, interviews will be held on Monday 31st March 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Ventrus
Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available here.
Our Vision
At Pilton Community College, we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstrates our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.
We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectations always positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour, encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.
We believe that:
” Your character and attitudes to others will determine your success in life alongside your academic qualifications.” Steve Jobs
The opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.
Exciting time to join Pilton CC
As a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an ‘Ofsted Good’ grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do, as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.
Wellbeing
Mental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the ‘Mindful Employer Charter’ https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk/.
Our ‘buddy system’ gives all staff a support person from across the school.
Core Values
Ventrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:
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