Teaching Assistant (SEND Department)

Vacancy

Teaching Assistant

Grade/Salary

• SCP4-6 Term Time Only + 1 week
• Actual Salary £13,988 – £14,553           
• Post - Fixed Term (As soon as possible – July 2020 with the possibility to extend (32.5 Hours per week) Part time working would be considered for this post
• Hours of work 8.35am – 3.05pm Monday to Friday

About Walsall Studio School

Walsall Studio School is an academy that is a founding member of The Mercian Trust.  Located in the new Goldmine centre on the edge of Walsall town centre, Walsall Studio School offers a new approach to education for young people who achieve their very best through practical learning.

Our unique Studio School and Sixth Form enables young people to immerse themselves in ‘creative industry specialisms’, achieve industry- recognised qualifications, build relationships with employers and ultimately progress onto top universities, conservatoires or apprenticeships.

Specialising in a broad range of creative and digital disciplines, Walsall Studio School is the ‘perfect fit’ for 14-19 year olds who are looking to develop their skills for employment in the 21st century.

Join a team committed to delivering a personalised approach for all students

Walsall Studio School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team.

A good knowledge of supporting core subjects (English, Maths and Science) and vocational courses in the creative industries (music, media, performing arts) would be an advantage. We would also love to hear from graduates that our looking to train to become teachers, as we can support routes into achieving qualified teacher status within and across our family of schools.

This post will require you to work 1:1 with allocated students, small groups and provide support in all educational areas; promoting the inclusion of all students to ensure that they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

All applicants must have a minimum qualification of Grade C/4 in English and Maths at GCSE level and should have a real interest in both the academic, vocational and pastoral aspects of education and should be committed to working as part of a close-knit, supportive team.

All applicants interested in this post must complete an application form. CVs will not be accepted and previous applicants need not apply.

Walsall Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www,walsallstudioschool.co.uk 

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.

How to apply
Please complete the attached application form and email it to darren.perry@walsallstudioschool.co.uk before 12noon Friday 22nd November 2019. CVs will not be accepted

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 22^nd November 2019

Interviews: Monday 25^th November 2019