Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract – for 1 year dependent on funding) Part Time (4 days a week/up to 22 hours) Pay Scale SCP 5-6 £23500 - £23893 FTE (Actual salary based on 22 hours, term time only £11658 - £11853) ‘Learning together for excellence to live life, life in all its fullness’. This is an opportunity to join West Chinnock Church School. The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract from September 2024 – July 2025. What we are looking for • Someone who is able to inspire children in their learning both within a group and on a 1-1 basis • A good team player, who thrives on collaboration • Is committed to inclusion and able to work systematically and flexibly in a busy school • An excellent communicator with good presentation skills, both written and verbal • Is passionate about learning and child development What we offer • Work within a friendly, and nurturing environment • Work with an experienced, supportive, and dedicated school team • Work with a creative and innovative community of learners • Engage in high quality professional development. • Strong links with the Church, local community, and partnerships with parents This vacancy may suit candidates who are looking to increase their experience working in schools before HLTA or teacher training. Candidates need to be flexible to work in different year groups where required. Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. Salary, hours and pay scale Salary from £23500 to £23893 per year FTE Location West Chinnock Church School Scotts Way West Chinnock Crewkerne TA18 7PUDeadline and how to apply Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church, local community and have supportive parents. If you would like to have a look around our school or speak to Jamie Caswell, Executive Headteacher this can be done by contacting school via phone or email.Application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application and sent to the school office by post or email to Lisa Clark. Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 23rd September 2024 Interview date: Week beginning 23rd September 2024 (TBC) This post will commence: ASAP