Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Grateley House School is a 38-week specialist day school for 11–19 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder, rated Good by Ofsted. The role involves assisting students in lessons, accompanying them to college (driving may be required), and helping with lesson preparation and resources.

We offer full training and ongoing support, encouraging personal development. Prior classroom experience is helpful but not essential; GCSE English and Maths are required.

Qualifications

• Previous classroom experience desirable but not essential – full training given.
• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Driving licence preferred with a view to driving school vehicles.
• Commitment to personal learning and development.
• Enthusiastic, focused, and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in lessons and during non-structured time.
• Transporting and supporting students at college (driving required).
• Assisting teachers with preparation of work, resources, and equipment.
• Supporting students during on- and off-site activities.
• Completing paperwork to record observations and interventions.

Skills

Driving licence

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Commitment to learning

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Hours: 37 hours/week – Permanent / Term time only

Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

About Us

Grateley House School is a successful 38-week specialist day school for young people aged 11–19 with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (typically high functioning and/or with associated disorders). Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide a broad, balanced, and challenging curriculum, preparing students for successful lives beyond school.

We currently support 37 students, with planned growth over the next three years.

About the Role

This is a rewarding role suited to individuals motivated to support children and young people with special educational needs. It’s also excellent experience for anyone considering a career in teaching. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons and during non-structured time.
• Transporting and supporting students at college (driving required).
• Assisting teachers with preparation of work, resources, and equipment.
• Supporting students during on- and off-site activities.
• Completing paperwork to record observations and interventions.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous classroom experience desirable but not essential – full training given.
• It is preferred that applicants hold a driving licence with a view to driving the school vehicles.
• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Commitment to personal learning and development.
• Enthusiastic, focused, and resilient attitude.

Safeguarding:

Grateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from all employees. Successful applicants will be required to undergo:

• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Identity and qualification checks.
• Employment history checks (including exploration of gaps).
• At least two satisfactory references.
• Online checks as part of safeguarding.

Easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, and surrounding areasGrateley House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be based purely on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.