Teaching Assistant

Katharine Lady Berkeley's School; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Kingswood seeks a Teaching Assistant to provide in-classroom support to young people with special educational needs. This part-time role offers 27.5 hours per week during term time with potential flexibility on hours. Candidates should possess communication and teamwork skills and a good education level, with experience working with young people being advantageous. Join a successful school with strong community links and a commitment to student development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in some capacity is required.
• Relevant childcare or educational qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in intervention teaching is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-classroom support to young people with special educational needs.
• Supervise children within the school's policies and guidelines.
• Manage time effectively with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Good basic level of education

Job description

Katharine Lady Berkeley's School wishes to add to its existing supportive and hardworking team of Teaching Assistants. The role provides in-classroom support to young people with special educational needs.

The position is term time only, 27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.20am to 2.50pm with a 60-minute unpaid break. There may, however, be some flexibility on hours for ideal candidates. The full-time equivalent salary is NJC Points 11-14 (£28,142- £29,540) dependent on experience, qualifications and hours worked. The actual pro rata salary is £17,489- £18,358.

Candidates should have a good basic level of education in order to support the young people in their studies, and should have experience of working with young people in some capacity. Although relevant childcare or educational qualifications and experience in intervention teaching would be advantageous, applications from candidates who are able to show that they possess transferable skills or experience are also encouraged.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and team working skills, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the wellbeing and development of young people. They will be confident to supervise children within the school's policies and guidelines and be able to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision.

Katharine Lady Berkeley's School is a very successful comprehensive with excellent results at GCSE and at A Level. It sits at the heart of the local community with extensive links to the surrounding area. We are a large school of 1550 students with 290 in the Sixth Form. The school is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Gloucester being just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 has once again placed the school third among all comprehensive secondary schools in the South West of England. The school has high expectations of all students and celebrates their academic progress and achievement. This is balanced with a tailored pastoral approach that ensures all students have opportunities to develop and succeed in a supportive environment. Our "Proud To Be…" message, which permeates all aspects of our planning and development, is deeply rooted in the school culture.