Teaching Assistant - Graduate Programme

Candidate Source Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A large school in Cheltenham is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Special Educational Needs Department. This fixed-term role offers recent graduates a chance to explore a teaching career while providing essential support to students. The school is renowned for its outstanding education and offers tailored support for career development.

Benefits

Attractive salary and pension

Generous annual leave

Free wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Onsite parking and cycle storage

Free gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gift cards and tech schemes

Staff social events

Support for further study and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience with specific areas of SEND.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the SEND provision on a daily basis within the school.
• Creating a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Job description

Job Description

A large school with over 200 staff and 1,700 students is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work within the Special Educational Needs Department, supporting the effective operation of the SEND provision on a day-to-day basis in the school.

This opportunity is specifically aimed at recent graduates considering a career in teaching. The school is a founder member of the Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP), rated by OFSTED as "Outstanding". If appointed, tailored support will be provided to assist with your application to GITEP and your next career steps. Starting with us does not imply a firm commitment to train as a teacher; the role is a fixed-term contract offering you the opportunity to decide whether to pursue teaching as a career.

You will work 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week).

Graduates in Maths, English or Science are desirable, but other subject specialists will also be considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the SEND provision on a daily basis within the school.
• Acting as a positive role model embodying the school’s values of Purposeful, Proud, Respectful, Curious, Supportive, and Ambitious.
• Implementing the school and departmental vision, working with the SEND Lead Practitioner.
• Creating a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Promoting good behaviour according to school policies.
• Respecting student dignity and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Maths).
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience with specific areas of SEND.
• Ability to self-evaluate and seek learning opportunities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships with children and young people.
• Adapting ICT equipment to student needs.
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and relevant learning programmes.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary and pension.
• Generous annual leave.
• Free wellbeing support.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Onsite parking and cycle storage.
• Free gym access.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gift cards and tech schemes.
• Staff social events.
• Access to school facilities like dining and cafes.
• Support for further study and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits including sick pay and parental leave.

To apply, click "apply online" and complete the application. Closing date: Friday 6th June at 09:00.