X2 teaching assistants

Teaching Assistant x2

Salary (actual): £19,717 - £20,013, inclusive of fringe allowance

Grade: 2

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: term time + 2 INSET days = 38.4 weeks per annum

Contract: Permanent

Pension: 21.6% employer’s contribution

Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful Primary Academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2017 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. The Trust is an approved Sponsor Academy for the Department for Education.

We are looking for individuals who:

•have experience of supporting young people;

•are proactive, positive, calm and flexible;

•have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;

•are committed to working as part of a team;

•are resilient;

•share our vision and aims for all of our pupils;

•are dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer

•extensive support and CPD;

•the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;

•a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;

•an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;

•a dedicated Governing Body;

•supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;

•an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please complete an application form for this vacancy. We do not accept CV’s.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Safeguarding Statement