20 Oct
Kingdown School
Warminster
Kingdown School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Literacy) to its dedicated Curriculum Support Team and provide support to young people across all age ranges and abilities.
Working Hours: Part time (18 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days). Required: November 2024
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire,
our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
The post holder will work under supervision and direction of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant of Reading Hub, usually outside the classroom – working with students who need support to fill gaps in literacy and reading. They will be part of a diagnostic literacy team so that precise diagnosis can be followed by evidence-based strategies, which support reading fluency; phonics and blending, and comprehension. You will receive professional training and support from our dedicated team of literacy specialists. successful candidate will be able to work flexibly to support all students, including those requiring SEN support. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young people to believe, aspire and achieve.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent;
- Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children and supporting them in their development;
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
- Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
- Is organised and enthusiastic;
- Has experience of working with children / young people in a school environment (desirable).
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work,
with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01985-215551
Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024 at 12pm
Interview Date:
Friday 8th or Monday 11th November 2024
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.