Teaching Assistant - Twynham School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with learning difficulties. This position offers the chance to work alongside a committed team, promoting inclusive education and developing essential skills in a supportive environment. With excellent professional development opportunities and various staff benefits, this role is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Local discounts on gym memberships and retail

Free on-site parking

Complimentary tea and coffee in staff room

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, minimum grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eager to develop skills and embrace ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND and their families inside and outside the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues focused on educational transformation.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children according to policies.

Skills

Communication

Support

Teaching

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

About The Post

28.75 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis to join our Learning Support Team. This role is focused on supporting young people with learning difficulties to enable them to learn and thrive in the classroom and the wider school community. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people.

Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn, and relationships are very special. There is an energy about Twynham School; we are entering an exciting decade for the school, our Trust, and our community. Successful applicants can be confident they will be working in a truly great environment.

Twynham School and The Grange School have formally federated teaching structures, enabling us to deliver world-class educational experiences to students across both schools.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Support young people with SEND and their families in and out of the classroom
• Work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work with wonderful young people
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues throughout our school
• High-quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of counselling services plus financial, legal, and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues, and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet for sharing news, information, and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of staff, e.g., gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day

Who We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• May be interested in entering the teaching profession
• Wish to develop your skills and embrace ongoing training and development
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Relish the challenge of working in an educational environment
• Will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
• Have GCSE qualifications in English and maths, minimum of a grade 4/C (or equivalent)

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values, which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture