About John O’Gaunt
John O'Gaunt School is a unique and special place - we offer
all the benefits and ambitions of larger schools, whilst offering the care and
support that only a smaller community school like ours can. Our philosophy is
secured on a bedrock of teamwork - evident across the whole school and the
school truly has a family feel. As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared
expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity,
values and deep community focus.
The Role
We are looking for a Teaching Assistants to join our wonderful Study and Support team, to work with students in small groups and on a one to one basis within the classroom. Applicants should have a good level of education (including GCSE English and Maths), effective team working skills and the ability to work well with teenagers. Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage. Support and training will be provided.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of
the responsibilities and expectations of this role.
Please check the Person Specification for the
qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required
to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Benefits
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Support on Continuous Professional Development
(CPD)
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Supportive colleagues and SLT
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Eager and motivated students
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Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for
support and Shared Services staff)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
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Free Eye Tests
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Career development opportunities within school
and across the Trust
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Flexible Family Friendly Policies
Note: Applicants will be considered as received.
Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
In the first instance we would welcome your application via eteach . However, if
you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the Recruitment team at Excalibur Academies Trust and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for
completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer
Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.
If you would like to find out more about working at John
O’Gaunt, please go to our website.
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.