Teaching Assistant

The Cambian Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Andover is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on supporting students with Special Educational Needs during lessons and activities, and entails assisting the teacher and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, with a passion for education and personal development. The position offers comprehensive training and various benefits, fostering an enthusiastic and supportive school environment.

Benefits

Cambian rewards scheme

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

DBS paid

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a classroom is desirable, but training will be provided.
• You must be committed to sharing our long-term aims for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation.
• Support students during activities.
• Complete necessary paperwork for observations.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Commitment to personal development

Focus and resilience in the classroom

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Grateley House School

Term Time only

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join, and support our well established and successful staff team at Grateley House School.

This role is ideal for those who have a genuine passion for helping children, with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first‑hand experience. The successful candidate will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers.

Grateley House School is a successful, ‘good’ rated, 38‑week school for young people (age 11-19) with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and associated conditions. The school is currently made up of 36 students and will be going through an exciting period of growth over the next three years.

We offer a broad and balanced, challenging and relevant curriculum rooted in the National Curriculum, delivered by an experienced and dedicated staff team. Our aim is to fully prepare our students for successful lives beyond Grateley House School.

The main focus of this role will be to:

• Support students in lessons
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of work, resources and equipment for the lessons
• Support students during on and off‑site activities as appropriate
• Complete require paperwork to record observations and interventions

What are we looking for in you?

• Previous experience of working with young people in a classroom environment would be desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
• You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long‑term aims and drive for continuous improvement.

As a school we feel it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for teaching assistants that are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day‑to‑day pressures that the classroom brings.

We can offer you:

• Cambian rewards scheme (child care vouchers, cycle to work, retail discounts)
• Onsite parking
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• DBS paid

The school is easily commutable from Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester and surrounding areas.

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Grateley 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.