Teaching Assistants

WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO SOME REALLY AMAZING CHILDREN, IN A PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY TEAM.

FULL TRAINING PROGRAMME OFFERED

Teaching Assistants – 30 hours per week. Start date ASAP and can be negotiated with successful candidates.

Ash Field is a specialist Academy for children from 4-19 whose main presenting need is physical but usually associated with additional needs. As our school numbers grow and our pupils’ needs are constantly changing, we need more fabulous people to support them! The school has an excellent national reputation following eight outstanding Ofsted reports and so it is a great place to learn and develop your skills and understanding. A positive attitude, enthusiasm and lots of energy is key to this role! This role is physically demanding although extremely rewarding. Our pupils amaze us every day with their resilience, exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes.

To support learning and personal care needs to a group of children with physical disabilities

30 hours per week/39 weeks per year (Mon.-Fri.)

Permanent position subject to satisfactory completion of a 12month probationary period.

Actual starting salary: £14,097 or £14,374– dependent on level of qualifications/experience *as per job specification

Appointment will be subject to Ash Field Academy Trust pay and conditions

Please ensure that you evidence in your application how you meet all of the essential criteria before submitting an application as candidates who do not meet all of the essential criteria will not be considered at this time

Please note that all applications must be made by completing the Ash Field application form, clearly stating which post you are applying for. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form. Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted.

To apply please download the information pack and application form from the eteach website and submit your application via eteach or email to: office@ashfield.leicester.sch.uk

Closing date: This is an ongoing recruitment advert for full time Teaching Assistants at Ash Field Academy.

Applications will be shortlisted upon submission and you will be invited for an interview if successful. We aim to contact you within 5 working days.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.

Please note that for those candidates who are appointable yet unsuccessful, we may hold your information for similar positions that have the same criteria according to the person specification. These positions may be permanent or temporary. You will be asked to confirm if you are willing to be a ‘hold’ candidate; this will not affect your application for the position applied for.