Teaching Assistant – Level C

Varndean School; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Varndean School seeks a committed Teaching Assistant (Level C) to support students' learning in a vibrant educational environment. The role involves working 30 hours per week, offering professional development and a collaborative workplace culture in a well-established school.

Responsibilities

• Provide an appropriate level of support across the school.
• Support students to develop World Class Learning.

Job description

Varndean School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding Teaching Assistant
(Level C). 30 Hours per week, term time only. Points 13 to 17 - £28,163 - £30,060, actual starting salary:
£20,798.

Varndean School is an 11-16 school with around 1500 students, set in a picturesque south coast location in the vibrant and diverse city of Brighton and Hove. We are a Good (Ofsted 2022) and well-established school already, we have made rapid progress over the past couple of years and have no intention of resting on our laurels. The potential here is immense and the successful applicant will play a role in supporting our students to develop World Class Learning.

The SEND Department area is central to the School and has a vibrant team of experienced leaders and support staff. The successful applicant would be expected to provide an appropriate level of support across the school.Please see the job description for full details.

High quality professional development, supportive colleagues and hard working students make Varndean an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the school’s “inspirational leaders”, “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

Please see the job description for full details. If you are interested in joining us, please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Varndean School. Email: [e-mail]

The closing date is 9am on Thursday 9th July. The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates in advance of that date where appropriate.

Varndean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check. The school welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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