Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Salary:  £27,254 – £28,598 pro rata                                       

Hours of work: 29.25 hours – 8.30am – 3.20pm (3.50pm on one day) ( 38 weeks per year)     

Contract type: Permanent – following satisfactory probation period

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Westbury C of E Junior School for further information.

A Bit About Us:

Westbury Church of England Junior School is situated close to the centre of Westbury; it is a large junior school with extensive grounds.  At Westbury CE Junior School, every child is offered their moment to shine. All children feel valued for who they are and recognise that school life is relevant to their lives. At Westbury CE Junior School, we show respect to all, show care for all and inspire all to be the best version of themselves they can be.

As a Church of England School, core Christian values underpin our school day. All adults in the school model these values to our children and parents speak very highly about how this contributes to a positive learning environment. Our children understand that, regardless of background or personal circumstance, we are a place where everyone can succeed and everyone has worthy contributions to make to our whole school community.

All About The Role:

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teaching Assistant for our Resource Base. We hope to recruit someone who has high expectations both of themselves and others - someone who can inspire pupils and adults alike.  We would love to hear from someone who has a passion for SEND.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has high expectations and is able to raise aspiration and achievement
• Has a passion for and experience of working with SEND children
• Is able to support children’s learning either in groups or 1:1 work
• Is able to support children’s self-esteem and behaviour development
• Is willing to support children who require physical/personal care

We Can Offer:

• An excellent professional development opportunities
• A friendly working environment
• An inclusive and caring ethos – a strong and positive family feel
• Specialist staff and a motivated team

Find Out More And Apply:

The successful applicant will work within the Resource Base alongside a team of teachers and Teaching Assistants. Please see the person specification for more details.

We encourage a visit to our school; nothing sells a school like the people who make it. – come and see us – To arrange a visit please contact Lizzie Curtis in the school office on 01373 822695 or emailing admin@westbury-jun.wilts.sch.uk 

• Closing date (and time): 12 noon on Tuesday 7th October
• Interview date:  w/c 13th October
• Commencement date:  ASAP subject to references and DBS

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Resource Base Teaching Assistant Information

Resource Base Teaching Assistant Person Specification

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