Teaching Assistant - The Cotswold School

Cheltenham

School: The Cotswold School (Secondary)
Address: The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant - The Cotswold School
Grade: depending on qualifications and experience
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (13 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 04/10/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Role: Teaching Assistant
Reports to: SENDCO
Contract: Part Time, Term Time Only
2 Days per week, Thursday and Friday
(core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm,term time only)
Pay (depending on qualifications & experience):
Grade 3, Point 4 ofthe NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£23,114 FTE) or
Grade 5, Point 11 ofthe NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£25,979 FTE)
Closing Date: Friday 4th October at 9am

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a flexible attitude to support the inclusion of students at KS3-5.

The Teaching Assistant position will be working mainly in the classroom alongside the teacher and also supporting pupils during break and lunchtimes. An interest and experience of working with young people with associated conditions of autism, social and emotional needs, cognitive and learning needs as well as physical needs would be helpful. Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
·The ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the quality of teaching and learning whilst supporting our students
·To work with students individually or as part of a group and encourage interaction with others
·Report back to teaching staff any issues or concerns with students and/or resources
·To set challenging expectations to promote self- esteem and independence
·A good communicator and team player

WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
·Opportunities to develop your career
·Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
·A commitment to staff wellbeing
·Free onsite parking including electric car charging points

The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal
care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education
(KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.

Closing date: Friday 4th October at 9am

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: depending on qualifications and experience

Hours Per Week: Part Time (13 hours)

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