Teaching Assistant - St Laurence School

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working with young people with special educational needs, providing essential support to enhance their learning experience. The school prides itself on its inclusive environment, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the school's mission of excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with young people with SEND, including physical impairment.
• Strong team working ethos and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom for students with special educational needs.
• Ensure individuals make progress through tailored assistance.

Skills

Patience

Sensitivity

Understanding of child development

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

ICT skills

Effective communication

Team working

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching assistant role

Job description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Hours: 10 hours per week (days and times to be agreed at interview)

To start as soon as possible after appointment

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of professionals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• an ability to work with a range of young people with SEND, including physical impairment
• patience, sensitivity and an understanding of child development and learning
• a strong team working ethos
• good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
• an ability to work in a SEN role to support learning in the classroom and ensure individuals make progress
• effective communication with young people and teachers

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Application Details:

To apply please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form and send it with a covering letter to Mr Tim Farrer, Headteacher to [e-mail] (all documents are available on the school website vacancies page) Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School (st-laurence.com)

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.