Teaching Assistant Level 2

Watergrove Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transformational ethos

Friendly community

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Job summary

Wardle Academy in Rochdale is seeking Teaching Assistants to join our team. We are looking for really special, committed and passionate individuals who are able to foster strong trusting relationships with children & parents alike.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in supporting our learners and helping them to achieve their potential. Training would be provided for the right person and we value initiative and dedication.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in a school setting preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to achieve their potential under supervision.
• Contribute to a supportive classroom environment and routines.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Team player

Patience

Job description

Would you like to work at a school rated “Good” and on its way to “Outstanding”?

Wardle Academy seeks to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants to join our team. We are looking for really special, committed and passionate individuals who are able to foster strong trusting relationships with children & parents alike.

Wardle Academy is part of the Watergrove Trust. The Trust is situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. We share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing young people of unique character, preparing them for their lives ahead.

Wardle Academy is located in a semi-rural setting serving the local community. The Academy is easily accessible, within close proximity to the M62 motorway and Smithy Bridge train station.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in supporting our learners and helping them to achieve their potential. Experience of supporting young people in a similar role would be advantageous although appropriate training would be made available for the right person.

Wardle Academy was inspected by Ofsted in October 2022 and judged to be good in all aspects. We are determined to carry on improving. An essential part of this is the training and development of staff; we encourage our colleagues to seek courses and opportunities which will help them advance the Academy whilst also providing them with enhanced skills, knowledge and career prospects.

Who we are looking for

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves in the role
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

Benefits

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful.