Grade 5 point 12
Term Time Only. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
We are looking for a dynamic Learning Support Assistant to work with students as part of the Curriculum Support department. This is an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate to be innovative and creative in supporting a team of teachers delivering the curriculum.
The successful candidate will:
*Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
*Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
*Have strong IT skills including in MS Office, SIMS, data inputting
*Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive school. We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School.
Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.
“The atmosphere is calm and orderly. Pupils have high aspirations and work hard”. Ofsted
“Staff know individuals well, and consequently relationships are good throughout.” “The impressive new building supports pupils effectively to make good progress” Ofsted December 2015.
In addition to providing a friendly and supportive environment, the school also offers:
*Competitive salaries and pay progression
*An impressive wellbeing and offers package, which includes contributions towards medical and dental procedures, eye tests as well as discounted perks on over 4000 brands.
*Onsite parking
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Discounted gym rates.
How to apply:
Application form and further details are available from the school website on www.dwhs.co.uk. Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk :
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Closing date: completed application form to be submitted to the school by 9 am on Monday 27 September 2021
Interview date: to be held shortly after closing date