Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Gloucestershire is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the Special Educational Needs department. The role involves collaborating closely with teachers and providing 1:1 interventions and classroom assistance to ensure students achieve excellent progress. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Generous annual leave

Onsite parking

Free gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum grade 5 at GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Support teaching and learning by adopting strategies that enhance student achievement.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GCSE Grade 5 in English

GCSE Grade 5 in Maths

Job description

Gloucestershire's Largest Comprehensive School is seeking a Teaching Assistant

With over 200 staff and approximately 1,800 students, this school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the Special Educational Needs (SEND) department, ensuring the effective operation of SEND provisions on a daily basis.

You will be fully integrated into subject departments, collaborating closely with subject leaders and teachers both in classrooms and during departmental meetings to help students with SEND achieve excellent progress. Your support will include 1:1 interventions, small group work, and classroom assistance.

The role involves working 30.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behavior expected of students.
• Implement clear rules and routines for behavior, promoting good and courteous conduct school-wide.
• Register students attending interventions, ensuring punctuality, adherence to uniform policy, and proper equipment.
• Develop professional relationships with colleagues, seeking advice and support as needed.
• Support teaching and learning by adopting strategies that enhance student achievement, including those with special educational needs.
• Encourage participation in learning and extracurricular activities to promote inclusion.
• Assist in assessment, monitoring, recording, and reporting student progress appropriately.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum grade 5 at GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Teamwork skills and a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with students and staff.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and pension.
• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.
• Onsite parking, cycle storage, and free gym access.
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gift cards.
• Support for further academic and professional development.
• Comprehensive statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, parental, and adoption leave.

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Closing date: Friday 6th June at 09:00.

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