Walton Primary Academy is a large primary school situated in the beautiful village of Walton on the outskirts of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We are a very successful school, receiving a good Ofsted Report in. At Walton, we pride ourselves on providing a happy, inclusive and caring setting. Our children have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to do so with a smile on their faces.
In September Walton Primary Academy became the inaugural school of Waterton Academy Trust. As a growing organisation consisting of infant, junior and primary schools Waterton Academy Trust’s main aim is to ensure all children receive the education that they deserve, and Walton Primary Academy is very proud to be part of this.
The Governors, staff and children of Walton Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide an exceptional learning experience for the children of the community and to support school in ensuring all our children achieve success.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is committed to inclusion and developing the full potential of all children
2. Has proven experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviours and is emotionally resilient
3. Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development of suitable educational activities
4. Understands Behaviour Support Plans and can assist to the formulation and implementation of such plans
5. Establishes constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
6. Works well as part of a team and has good interpersonal skills
7. Genuinely cares about children and improving their life chances through positive school experiences
8. Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views
9. Support the ethos, vision and values of the school, abiding by policies and procedures
In return, we can offer:
10. A friendly, welcoming school
11. A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
12. A great team of dedicated and committed staff
13. A commitment to your professional development and an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-academy trust
14. A health and wellbeing package
15. A cycle to work scheme
16. An excellent pension package
This appointment is specifically to assist with the education of a child who has special educational needs. The post will be reviewed annually depending on the needs of the child.
Further Details
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time. Tel: .
To Apply
Applicants are requested to submit a completed application form which can be downloaded from the recruitment page on the trust’s website.
Selection Timeline
Closing Date: Thursday 21stDecember - midday
Shortlisting: Thursday 21stDecember - PM
Interviews: Tuesday 9thJanuary
Start Date: ASAP (once all pre-employment checks have been satisfactorily completed)
Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The Trust has policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection available on request.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. This includes the interview process containing questions about the safeguarding of children and the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks.
An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates, this process is completed by an online third-party company. All successful candidates are required to join the DBS update service with an annual cost of £13.
The position is also subject to two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on request.
Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed in ensuring that all employees, future employees and applicants are treated equally regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.