Teaching Assistant

Ambition and Excellence for All At Winsford Academy, our core belief is that students come first and that all children, irrespective of their background should receive an excellent education. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support our ethos of ensuring excellence for all by providing learning support to all our students, especially our most vulnerable students and those with an Educational Health and Care Plan. We are looking for an individual for who has high aspirations, who is committed and professional who can work in partnership with classroom teachers to provide learning support to students. WA is a fully inclusive school so ideal candidates will be passionate about social mobility and have a determination for all students to achieve their potential. Benefits of working at WA: Alongside knowing that you are making a positive difference to the lives of young people, working at WA means that you will benefit from: High quality professional development Regular training to develop classroom practice and inclusive teaching strategies A generous and secure pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Further details about the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to visit the academy, or any questions about the role or application process, please contact the academy HR Support Lead, suzanne.pardoe@winsford.ht.school Our Safeguarding Commitment and Culture Winsford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.