Job Description

Salary

Actual salary - 16,807 - 17,073

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

26/06/2025

Job reference

2000-R0087

St Thomas a Becket Secondary School, Wakefield

Teaching Assistant X 2

Hours:

30 hours per week, term time only

Salary:

Actual salary - 16,807 - 17,073 per annum (G4 SCP 5 - 6 24,790 - 25,183 FTE)

Contract type:

Fixed term until 31.08.26

We are seeking 2 innovative Teaching Assistants (KS3/KS4) to join our dynamic SEND team, who are dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities to students with additional needs. You will work with individuals or small groups to motivate and inspire students to enjoy their learning, leading to a desire to achieve their highest potential in all subjects. We expect a commitment to safeguarding. In turn, we will provide the time, CPD opportunities and leadership support to ensure you are successful in the role.

We take enormous joy and pride in being a very happy school, where pupils feel safe and cared for and know that they belong to an incredibly special family.

We are proud of our excellent reputation, which is built on outstanding pastoral care in which each individual is known, treasured and supported throughout their school journey, rich wider opportunities and excellent exam results. The relatively small size of the school as well as the way we structure learning, allow us as a staff team to genuinely know each child as an individual, enabling them to thrive and flourish.

We are looking for someone who:

Will demonstrate a shared commitment to raising standards and provide support to all pupils Has high expectations and will encourage pupils to fulfil their potential Is committed to inclusion and understands pupils have differing needs Has awareness of young persons development and learning Is patient, calm and will listen to pupils views

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development Friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package Health and wellbeing support

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from

my

academy to

our

academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others' strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally.

We always welcome speaking to interested candidates. For further information about the school or role, please contact Dave Newton, SENCo via email dnewton@beckets.bkcat.uk

Closing Date:

Wednesday 9th July at 9am

Interviews:

W/C 14th July

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.