Teaching Assistant 30 hours per week (term time only plus 5 days) 8:30am-15:00pm Monday–Friday Permanent £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (pro rata £16,813.15-£17,076.96)Start date – as soon as possible
If you are looking for a rewarding role whilst working with a friendly and supportive group of people committed to the success of the students they work with, then this is the school for you.
We are delighted to be growing our learning support team! After recent successful appointments we are excited to grow the team even further to ensure our students receive the best level of support possible and the support they deserve. South Wigston High School is a vibrant, exciting 11-16 school on the outskirts of Leicester. Our students are enthusiastic and our staff are welcoming, hardworking and supportive. We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly Pastoral team. If you are someone who has always wondered whether you would be suited to a career in education this is a fantastic opportunity for you to find out and gain valuable experience. This role may be particularly suitable for a somebody looking for classroom experience. The successful candidate will: Assist with the supervision and interaction of pupils in lessons Assist in the assessment and review of pupils’ progress and statement review meetings Support the teacher in the classroom and act on strategies to manage pupil behaviour Contribute to some curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation, alongside and supported by the teacher Monitor pupils’ achievement, objectives, general care, safety and welfare We promise: That every day you’ll get the opportunity to inspire young people and use your skills to give something back. Our students are amazing… that’s a promise! To support you professionally and personally by providing excellent professional development within our supportive community where staff debate teaching and learning. In additional to our academy based CPD, staff can also opt into Trust led professional development You are joining ambitious team with a clear vision for the school We offer:• Gym access – onsite and completely free for staff • Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme • Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays. • Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions. • Access to the Tusker Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme • Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more! • Cycle to Work Scheme • Free Financial Support Service from Barclays • Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff • Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation. • Free onsite parking This has to be the right move for you - we strongly recommend that you visit South Wigston High School before applying to see why this is such an exciting opportunity.It is a very exciting time to join us! If you would like to truly make a difference to our students, and to be part of our exciting journey to build on our success, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews to be held week commencing 24th February 2025.