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Teaching Assistant/Mentor

Gloucester

Small classes, excellent results, focussing on young people.

Edward Jenner School is a small independent school founded by Manda and Phil Brookes in 2012.

Edward Jenner School is a unique, high quality, small-scale school for all children aged between 5 and 16, situated in the heart of Gloucester. We have fantastic premises in a lovely old building. The school has 5 dedicated teaching rooms, a Science Lab, Library, rest space and several other working areas for practical work and self-study. We have a lovely garden area with outside space for outdoor activities and an additional garden room.

Our ethos is to ensure every child receives an education which is: exciting, engaging, bespoke, academic, holistic and a good fit. We maximise progress, build confidence and prepare for transitions. We know if we love coming to school each day, we've built a great place to work and learn.

Our curriculum develops excellent academic standards by each child following their own personalised learning programme. This is designed specifically in order for them to make maximum progress. We plan for individuals and enjoy developing interesting work schemes and learning programmes.

The candidate will be responsible for providing support for KS2/KS3/KS4 pupils, assisting them in being able to access the curriculum. To be able to work in all aspects of learning within EJS. We would like to appoint a team player who will support the aims and core values of the school.

In addition to this, we would like a teaching assistant/mentor who is comfortable working with pupils either in a 1:1 or group capacity, can build effective, trusting relationships with children, is patient but assertive, a positive role model, has high expectations, flexible, adaptable and able to act proactively to unpredictable situations, is organised, self-motivated and able to use own initiative, willing to walk with pupils on external visits, is fully committed to continued professional development.

Our school is flexible with regards to the hours you would like to work and we are happy to consider part time, including reduced hours and the beginning and end of day to support child care needs.

Benefits include:

• Supportive staff and leadership team
• Potential for progression
• Pupils who are motivated to learn
• Flexible and interesting curriculum
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Committed to preserving your work/life balance
• Workplace pension

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students is paramount and all staff are expected to share and embrace this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school’s safeguarding policy, working together to safeguard children
• Promote the safeguarding of all students in the school
• Liaise with Safeguarding Leads in line with policy

Qualifications and training
Essential:

• Minimum C grade GCSE in Maths and English

Desirable:

• Level 3 in Childcare in Education or equivalent

Personal qualities

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Reliable, flexible, imaginative
• Able to form strong relationships with staff and young people
• Honest, trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people
• Adaptable and able to problem solve effectively
• Understanding of cultural differences
• Willingness to undertake relevant training
• Interested in understanding barriers to learning

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours Per Week: Flexible up to full time

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