Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children with a variety of needs. Candidates must have a background in working with children, particularly in areas such as social communication and emotional regulation. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive team and contribute to the inclusive environment at St Chad’s Patchway CE VC Primary school. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff environment

Work-life balance with term time only hours

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children with various needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 and with groups.
• Skills in promoting inclusion in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children at St Chad’s Patchway CE VC Primary school.
• Work closely with children experiencing attachment and social communication issues.

Skills

Experience with children

Support for attachment needs

Social communication

Emotional regulation

Self-care skills

Job description

Overview

St Chad’s is a successful school; you will be part of a dedicated and skilled team of adults, who care about and enjoy their jobs, and who are supportive of one another. St Chad’s Patchway CE VC Primary school is friendly, inclusive and a great place to be.

Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support children at St Chad’s. The successful candidate will have experience of working with and supporting children with a variety of needs and will be experienced in supporting areas of need including attachment, social communication, engaging in activities, concentration and attention, emotional regulation, heightened sensory responses, speech, language and communication, self-care and independence skills, social skills and personal safety. The successful candidate will be required to work with groups or on a 1:1 basis within the class environment promoting inclusion.

Benefits and Development

• A happy school with a committed, hardworking, friendly staff team and a welcoming, caring ethos.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
• A high level of support with opportunities for professional and personal development and an opportunity to share in the future provision and vision of the school.
• We work with The Bridge Family of Schools with a strong focus on school improvement and professional growth of individuals. The successful candidate will have opportunities to network with colleagues in other schools and attend CPD to support their role.

Hours

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (9am–3.30pm with a 30 minute lunchbreak) 5 days per week Monday – Friday. Applicants who would like to work less hours are welcome, please state this clearly in your application.

Other information

We may consider you for other posts and we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the closing date if we have enough applicants. St Chad’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.