Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our team at Trinity School in Teignmouth, Devon.
Applications are invited from caring and inspirational individuals to work as part of the team at Trinity School, supporting and developing the individual talents of our young students.
About Trinity School
Trinity School is situated in 14 acres overlooking the town of Teignmouth and Lyme Bay. The site has accommodated centres of Christian-based education since 1879. Trinity School was formed in 1979 and is a joint Roman Catholic and Anglican foundation. The school became part of the Alpha Schools group in November 2019. The present school numbers almost 240 pupils, with a fairly even split between the Preparatory Department (ages 3 to 11 years) and the Senior Department (ages 11 to 19 years), of whom about 35 are boarders. The Head, Mr Lawrence Coen, is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the Society of Heads.
The Headmaster is responsible to the Governors for the overall successful running of the School. He is assisted by the School Management Team (SMT), namely the Deputy Head, the Head of the Preparatory Department and four Assistant Heads.
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, TTO
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:25am – 5:00 pm
Salary: £ 9.50 per hour
Benefits: Benefits: Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Life Assurance, 75% Staff Discount on School Fees, Use of Sports Facilities, Free Lunch during Term Time, Free On-site Parking
Start Date: Immediate Start available
Teaching Assistant will be responsible for:
- Working as part of a dedicated and professional staff our cover supervisor steps in when a teacher is unavailable to take a lesson.
- Playing a full part in the life of the school community, to support its mission and ethos and to encourage all staff and students to follow this example
- Working collaboratively with parents, carers and staff for the achievement and well-being of all pupils
- Inspiring colleagues and children through personal example and hard work
- Implementing all school policies and procedures
- Promoting the Welfare and Safeguarding of all pupils
- Being a role model for pupils
- Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Receptive to the needs of the pupils, parents, and staff
- Helpful and possesses a co-operative attitude
- Is happy to train in basic First Aid
If you feel that this post may be of interest to you, we would warmly welcome your application. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.
Once you have submitted your application, we will send you an Application Form to complete or you can download an Application Form from our website; https://www.trinityschool.co.uk/about-trinity-vacancies/
We recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and arrange interviews before the closing date according to response levels.
Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Teignmouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
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