Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Calne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 referral bonus

Job summary

Axcis Education invites applications for a proactive teaching assistant to support drama lessons in Wiltshire schools. You will work primarily in the drama department and may assist in art classes when required.

The role is full-time, with DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one, and is suitable for someone who is enthusiastic about theatre and eager to gain school-based experience. Hours are 08:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for theatre and drama education.
• Willing to perform and be fearless in front of teenagers.
• Clear, confident communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students and teachers during drama lessons.
• Occasionally assist in art classrooms when needed.
• Attend interviews and demonstrate suitability for the role.

Skills

Theatre enthusiasm

Fearless in front of teens

Excellent communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work in one of Wiltshire's schools has arisen! The role is for a proactive, friendly teaching assistant to work across their drama department.

You will be based in this department, and will be supporting students and teachers during drama lessons, and sometimes in their art classrooms when needed.

This is a full-time role for a budding actor eager to gain experience in a school, or an experienced teaching assistant wanting to help explore students'' creative side! No experience is needed in schools, as the schools are looking for the right personality (kind, approachable and able to inspire students).

We are looking for someone:

• enthusiastic about all things theater
• confident and FEARLESS: you MUST be willing to make a fool of yourself in front of teenagers!!
• with excellent communication skills

Hours are from 08.30 to 2.30 Monday to Friday during term times. Please note that for this role, you will need to have a DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to get one. INDSW

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Emma Court

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 2004