Start Date: a date to be confirmed

Contract: Fixed Term until 23 July 2024 (including INSET days)

Hours: 32.5 per week

Salary: Grade JG5 (Scale Point 12 - 19), £26,421 - £29,777 (£20,384 - £22,973 pro-rata)

We have a fantastic new prospect for a Teaching Assistant on a fixed term contract to join our exceptional Educational Support department. The successful post holder must be an excellent communicator, possess strong IT skills and be confident in supporting for those with additional learning needs. We welcome applications from those with a previous background of youth work or mentoring.

Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school with friendly, hardworking staff and students. We are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust.

What we have to offer

Backwell School offers its staff a vibrant and stimulating teaching environment and there is a broad range of professional support available for new members of staff both within the department and in the wider school.

Backwell School provides a fantastic benefits package inclusive of:-

• A contributory pension scheme

• A broad employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping and healthcare)

• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking

• Wellbeing support

• Support to staff looking for career progression.

How to apply

Before making an application candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification.

Applications for this post will close on: Sunday 7 January 2024 at 11:59pm.

Those who are successful from shortlisting, will be contacted to advise of the interview arrangements.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Backwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.