Salary: Grade C - £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 29.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Woodwater Academy in Exeter is seeking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant.

We require an individual who is enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated and would like to provide a key role in enabling access to learning for our pupils.

This role will involve working closely with teachers and other colleagues to support a range of pupils, including those with recognised special educational needs. It is a highly rewarding position within a supportive team, where you can gain new skills and make a real difference to the education of our children.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to undertake work, care and support programmes as directed by the class teacher and SENDCo.

We are very proud of our inclusive school and our support staff team play a vital role in enabling our children to succeed.

Woodwater Academy is a member of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust, a group of Devon schools who actively work together to ensure the delivery of a curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils and provides opportunities that are broad and challenging. You would be joining a team of positive colleagues within the school and Trust that are committed to improving outcomes for all pupils.

For further details regarding this position please see the attached Job Description.

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office should you wish to arrange this.

This is a permanent post working 29.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, Mon-Fri 08:45-15:15).

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 9th January 2025, interviews will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.