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Teaching Assistant - Alderman Knight School
Gloucestershire
School: Alderman Knight School (Special)
Address: Alderman Knight school, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Title: Teaching Assistant - Alderman Knight School
Grade: Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £29,093 – £31,586 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 12/01/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.
We are a maintained special school for children and young people, aged 7 to 19 with a range of needs. We currently have approximately 237 pupils and students and 100 staff.
About you
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and confident person to join our teaching support team. Teaching Assistants are usually part of a tutor group team and support their pupils across the curriculum. They are an absolutely vital part of our staff team. We expect to have 41 teaching assistants, in January 2025 and we also have a range of other support staff as well.
Key responsibilities
Supervising the activities of individuals or groups, to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development, undertaking those activities necessary to meet these needs.
Undertaking activities that will support the development of young people’s knowledge, skills and understanding including the implementation of agreed work programmes with individuals/ groups in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning and review cycle and the management/ preparation of resources.
A rewarding place to work
Commitment to well-being: The school places great emphasis on the well-being of its staff, recognising individual needs and providing the necessary support for them to succeed in a rewarding environment.
Beautiful environment: The school boasts a newly built, fully accessible facility that is bright, welcoming, and conducive to a positive learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.
Supportive atmosphere: Staff members are part of a close-knit community that values teamwork and collaboration. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, encouraging both personal and professional growth.
Professional Development: Alderman Knight is committed to the ongoing development of its staff through continuous professional development (CPD), helping individuals build on their strengths and expand their skill sets.
Additional Perks:
- Membership in either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Convenient Location: Situated next to the M5 on the edge of the Cotswolds, the school is
easily accessible and close to excellent shopping facilities and local amenities.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Ready to join us?
Alderman Knight School is a very special place to work and if you feel you would like to be part of our team and share or desire to make a real difference then please submit an application form, along with a covering letter through Eteach. References should include you present or most recent Headteacher or employer and if selected for interview these will be requested prior to the interview.
https://www.eteach.com/job/teaching-assistant-1458605
It is now also a requirement for the school to carry out social media checks on any person short listed for interview.
Alderman Knight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be 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.
Closing date for applications: 12-01-2025
Salary: Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £29,093 – £31,586 pa pro rata
Hours Per Week: Part Time (30 hours)
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