Teaching Assistant

Prince William School is seeking to employ an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team of dedicated and friendly support staff.

The successful candidates will support students with Special Educational Needs in the classroom. The Job Description outlines the general responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant, but exact duties will be negotiated with the successful candidates according to their strengths and experience.  The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to be trained in a specialist area of provision and will be given PPA time to prepare resources and interventions.

Prince William is a highly successful 11-18 school with happy, engaging and interesting students. The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication skills, be a team player, have patience, a sense of humour, and the ability to maintain a calm and professional manner at all times. Experience of working with teenagers or within a school environment would be an advantage.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership of currently seven schools, with plans to grow.

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·      Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·      Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·      Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·      A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·      A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·      A corporate eye care plan

·      Flu jabs for all staff

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      Headspace

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.