Teaching Assistant

Reports to: SENDCO

Contract: Full Time or Part Time, Term Time Only 32.50 hours per week over 5 days, 26 hours over 4 days or 19.5 over 3 days (core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)

Pay (depending on qualifications & experience): Grade 3, Point 4 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£23,114 FTE) or Grade 5, Point 11 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£25,979 FTE)

Closing Date: Monday 3rd June at 9am

From September 2024, 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 in 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 well being


• 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.

The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment

From September 2024, 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 in 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.,
• 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
  
  Contract: Full Time or Part Time, Term Time Only 32.50 hours per week over 5 days, 26 hours over 4 days or 19.5 over 3 days (core hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only)


Pay (depending on qualifications & experience): Grade 3, Point 4 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£23,114 FTE) or Grade 5, Point 11 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£25,979 FTE),
• 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 well being


• 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.

The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment