Teaching Assistant

Patchway Community School

Teaching Assistant

Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only plus INSET days

Pay Scale: £20,852 to £22,129 per annum (£9,772 - £10,370 pro rata)

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

At Patchway Community School, we offer a challenging curriculum that meets students’ needs and offers increasing choice as students move through the school. The focus is on progress which is achieved through high quality teaching and a range of enjoyable learning experiences.  The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos. Strong structures support the students in relation to their personal development and well-being, as well as their academic progress. 

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 20.25 hours per week. This role will provide candidates with an opportunity to join a great team that plays a vital role in the delivery of new teaching strategies within the school and are part of a wider team across the Trust that deliver an aligned curriculum. Please read our information pack for more details. 

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5th October 2022

Date of Interviews: TBC

The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

 The Olympus Academy Trust is fully committed to the inclusion of all children and young people in our schools, and we work collaboratively to develop excellent inclusive practice. It is therefore important to us that all prospective candidates have read and understand their responsibilities in relation to special educational needs and disabilities. You should be familiar with the Code of Practice section 6, which is attached for you to read.