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Teaching Assistant : Graduate Programme
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About the Role
A large school with over 200 staff and 1,700 students is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work within the Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day-to-day basis in the school.
This opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching. The school is a founder member of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP), who are one of the few training institutions rated by OFSTED as "Outstanding". If appointed, they would provide tailored support to help with your application to GITEP and as you take the next step in your career. Although starting with them would not imply a firm commitment to train as a teacher, the appointment would be a fixed contract which will give you the opportunity to decide whether you would like to make teaching your career.
You will be working 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week).
They are looking for graduates in any subjects to support students, with additional vacancies in English, Maths, and Science specialisms.
Your Responsibilities
- Working as part of the Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day-to-day basis in school.
- Acting as a positive role model embodying the school's values of Purposeful, Proud, Respectful, Curious, Supportive, and Ambitious.
- Ensuring the school and departmental vision is actively implemented (along with all relevant school policies and procedures) working with the SEND Lead Practitioner.
- Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect.
- Having clear rules and routines for behaviour in the classrooms, and taking responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in and around the School, in accordance with the School's Behaviour policy.
- Treating students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to your professional position.
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Requirements
- A degree in a relevant subject.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum grade C/4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths.
- Specialist subject knowledge and a desire to support other subjects is beneficial, but not essential.
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Benefits
- Attractive salary and pension.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Free one-to-one wellbeing support.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage.
- Free access to the school's Gym.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gift cards via Voucher Store.
- Techscheme: save money on the latest tech from Apple and Currys PC World.
- A comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
- Our dining centre and Pit Stop Cafe are open between 8:00am and 1:30pm every day.
- Support to complete further academic study and professional qualifications.
- A wide range of benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave.
- Enhanced Paternity Leave Policy.
- They will honour your continuity of service in other state-funded schools in relation to sick pay and pension rights.
Application Process
For this role as Teaching Assistant, please click "Apply online" and complete the full application process.
Early application is recommended as the first interview times will be Friday 17th July (AM), with further interviews to be held on Thursday 20th August.
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