Job Introduction
Hours: 32.5 per week, 39 working weeks
Contract Type: Temporary from September 2025 until August 2026 pending a review of the needs of the school.
Athena School is an SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school which is in federation with Fortuna Primary School. The two schools work together to provide quality provision through a shared nurturing ethos for all pupils. If you wish to join our school which is pioneering in its approach to providing care, support and education for pupils with SEMH then we would really like to hear from you! We are looking for Level 1 Teaching Assistant to start from September 2025.
We are looking for creative, empathic, passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed staff team. Experience of working with children who display extremely challenging behaviour would be an advantage. Applications are invited from suitably motivated and enthusiastic individuals, from preferably a primary or secondary background, to join our happy committed, and supportive staff team.
Please telephone the school on (01522) 534 559 or email: enquiries@athenaschool.org.uk for more information and visit school’s website for an application pack on https://www.athenaschool.org.uk/information/vacancies.php
Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to look around the school.
Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025.
Interview Date: W/C 23rd June 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
