Teaching Assistant

The successful applicant will work across various departments, interacting with teaching staff andsupporting a range of pupils to allow them to fully access the curriculum and to fulfil their potential.There will also be a requirement to lead small groups or 1 to 1 sessions and to prepare creativeresources. The role also requires significant time to be given to supporting pupils with internal andexternal examinations and assessments.

Applicants must have at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and enjoy the challenge of working aspart of a big team. The successful applicant will work closely with the SENDCO and SEND department as awhole. We look forward to receiving applications from motivated and organised individuals who cancontribute significantly across the school.

West Park is an 11 - 16 school based in Spondon with over 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school pridesitself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour andengagement. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all ofour pupils, whatever challenges they may face. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive anddetermined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.West Park is a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff andpupils. We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Would enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports
stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops
• Would thrive with the support of a unique well-being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative
approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site
• Could be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful
environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve, West Park School is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales under number 7560177. Registered Office: West Park School, West Road, Spondon. Derby, DE21 7BT

Pay Scale: Grade C points 5-6, FTE £24,790 to £25,183 Hours to be confirmed with the successful candidate Permanent, 39 weeks per year