KS2 Teaching Partner and Midday Supervisor - Gretton Primary School

Cheltenham

School: Gretton Primary School (Primary)
Address: Gretton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: KS2 Teaching Partner and Midday Supervisor - Gretton Primary School
Grade: Teaching Partner: Grade 3 or 5 depending upon qualifications & experience (£23,114 - £27,334 pa, pro-rata); Midday Supervisor : Grade 2 (£22,737 pa, pro-rata)
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (22.92 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31/08/2025)
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

About us

Gretton Primary is a small, happy and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for all students. We create a safe environment where children are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their learning and development. We achieve this by creating a learning environment which is stimulating and challenging, inclusive and nurturing but most of all enjoyable. We are proud of the broad nature of our curriculum and the emphasis we place on providing exciting opportunities outside of the classroom; for example, in sport, the arts and Forest Schools. We have a strong reputation in the local area and relationships with families are extremely positive, as parents and carers readily support the school and their children’s learning.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Partner to work primarily within our KS2 team. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:40 am to 11.45 am, term-time only.

Requirements:
- Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those children with cognition and learning needs.
- Understanding of and familiarity with strategies and interventions to support pupils with SEND in an educational setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents & colleagues.
- A good team player who is able to use their own initiative, take on ideas and attend training as required.
- Patient, caring, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of a pupil with SEND & contribute to their educational & personal development.
- Supportive & collaborative work environment within a dedicated team of teachers & support staff.
- Continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills & knowledge in the field of SEND support.

The successful candidate will also be asked to undertake the role of Midday Supervisor from 11.45am to 1.15pm per day – preparing and clearing the dining area, monitoring and supporting the children throughout the lunchtime period, as well as dealing with any minor First Aid issues.

Please visit the school website http://www.gretton.gloucs.sch.uk/ via the “About Us – Vacancies” tabs to access the standard application form, Person Specification and Job Description. Completed application forms should be e-mailed to: admin@gretton.gloucs.sch.uk by the due date.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit our school - please telephone the Headteacher, Mr Sallis, to arrange this or to discuss any aspects of the role (01242 602679)

We take up references prior to interview and all appointments are subject to a police check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 which requires the disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we request candidates to bring with them to interview evidence of their right to employment in the United Kingdom. Please see our website for our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. The School will also carry out online searches for short listed candidates of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Salary: Teaching Partner: Grade 3 or 5 depending upon qualifications & experience (£23,114 - £27,334 pa, p

Hours Per Week: Part Time (22.92 hours)

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.