Teaching Assistant - Cowes Enterprise College

Cowes Enterprise College; Cowes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. You will work closely with teaching staff, aiding student engagement and fostering a positive learning environment. This part-time role comprises 23 hours per week, offering full training even if you lack prior experience in educational settings. The college emphasizes professional development, staff well-being, and a supportive community, providing resources for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Employee advice service

Discounted gym membership

Travel discounts for ferries

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils with special educational needs.
• Enthusiasm for helping students grow in confidence.
• Willingness to collaborate with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in accessing the curriculum.
• Encourage and support the development of key skills.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Support for special educational needs

Encouragement of student learning

Collaborative planning

Student engagement

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opening for a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our first‑class team of TAs who work with our teaching staff to raise the learning and attainment of students by providing them with assistance so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and reach their maximum potential. Whilst previous experience of working in a secondary school setting is advantageous, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Role Details

The role is based on working 23 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (39 working weeks per year).

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, encouraging them in their learning and the acquisition of skills, helping them to grow in confidence, develop key skills, and achieve their potential. Working closely with teaching staff, you will contribute to an engaging classroom environment and be an essential part of our students’ learning journeys.

About Cowes Enterprise College

At Cowes Enterprise College, we’re not just educators, we’re mentors, guides, and champions of lifelong learning. Our mission is clear: to nurture a love for learning and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in life beyond the classroom.

Cowes Enterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. At Cowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We are dedicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing them for the future, whatever it may hold. Our students’ limitless potential drives everything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them to reach their goals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Why Choose Cowes Enterprise College?

We can offer you:

• A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
• Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students.
• Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.

We are keen to ensure that we support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, we offer access to an employee advice service which provides information, helpful resources, and a counselling service. Discounted membership is available for local leisure facilities which include a gym. Staff are able to access travel discounts for ferries and we provide eye sight tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations. A discount programme provided by an Ormiston Academies Trust for all staff. Staff are provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms. We have free parking on site and we also ensure that tea and coffee is available for you during breaktime!

What Our Teachers Say

I moved to the Island over ten years ago and I have thoroughly enjoyed living on the Island and working at Cowes Enterprise College. I enjoy the collaborative planning within the department and the opportunities to develop my teaching with CPD. The students are great to teach and my colleagues are supportive and friendly.

Cowes Enterprise College is the school I wish I had gone to as a pupil. Staff are friendly, welcoming and hugely supportive. Students are humorous and have such an inspiring range of talents. The facilities are great and the opportunities offered to the students are thoughtful of their futures. At the end of the day, it’s also great to be able to take a moment to see the sea. Not many kids or adults get that.

Apply Today

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students, we encourage you to apply today! Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Legal and Safeguarding Statements

Cowes Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. Information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

All the academy policies can be found here: https://cowesec.org/key-info/policies.